INGREDIENTS
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan
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3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
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1/4 cup honey
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1 1/4 cups sliced or slivered almonds, lightly toasted
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1 1/4 cups cake flour (not self rising)
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1/2 cup cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract