Christmas has always been a season of comfort, tradition, and coming together. At Hunter’s Honey Farm, it is also a time to slow down and make thoughtful choices—about the food we serve, the decorations we bring into our homes, and the experiences we share with family and friends. This year, we are embracing a holiday that feels both joyful and nourishing by pairing a healthier homemade dessert with one of the most beloved Christmas traditions of all: bringing home a real christmas tree.
We believe Christmas should feel warm, intentional, and rooted in natural goodness. From baking with pure honey to choosing a fresh christmas tree straight from the farm, these simple moments are what make the season memorable.
Holiday baking is often filled with nostalgia, but for us, it is also an opportunity to share recipes that rely on natural ingredients instead of refined sugar. One of our favorite festive desserts is a sugar-free plum cake made using raw honey as the primary sweetener. It delivers rich flavor while allowing you to enjoy a holiday treat that feels balanced and intentional.
This recipe is designed to showcase how raw honey works beautifully in holiday baking. The ingredients are simple, familiar, and easy to find.
Ingredients:
The honey adds natural sweetness, moisture, and depth, turning a traditional dessert into a simple plum cake that feels both comforting and wholesome.
To begin, soak the dried fruits in warm water or juice for about 30 minutes to soften them and enhance their flavor. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with raw honey until smooth and well combined. This step helps the honey blend evenly, resulting in a consistent sweetness throughout the batter.
Next, gently fold in melted butter or oil, followed by flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Finally, mix in the soaked fruits. Pour the batter into a lined cake pan and bake until the top turns golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. This method demonstrates how honey can replace refined sugar and add both richness and moisture to the cake.
There is something timeless about a Christmas plum cake cooling on the counter while lights glow in the background. Honey allows the fruit and spice flavors to shine without being overwhelmed. When we bake a plum cake with honey, it feels like a thoughtful update to a holiday favorite that many families already love.
This dessert has become a seasonal staple not only for its flavor but because it reflects an approach to baking that feels mindful, familiar, and grounded in wholesome ingredients.
Baking together during Christmas is about more than following a recipe. It is about slowing down, sharing stories, and enjoying the process. Choosing natural ingredients does not take away from the joy—it enhances it.
We love knowing exactly what goes into the food we serve, especially during a season when families gather. That same thoughtful approach extends beyond the kitchen and into how we prepare our homes for the holidays.
Once the cake is baked and the house smells like spices and honey, the next step in preparing for Christmas is choosing a tree. Decorating it is often the moment when the season truly begins. Visitors to the farm will find Christmas trees for sale that are carefully grown and sized to suit a variety of homes, helping create a festive and welcoming atmosphere.
Visiting a local Christmas tree farm is about more than selecting greenery. Walking through rows of evergreens, breathing in crisp winter air, and finding the tree that feels just right becomes part of the holiday memory itself.
There is no substitute for fresh-cut Christmas trees when it comes to fragrance, needle retention, and overall appearance. Because our trees are cut directly at the farm, they remain vibrant and aromatic far longer than trees that have been transported or stored for extended periods.
We understand that every home is different, which is why we provide Christmas trees in a range of sizes to suit various spaces. Throughout the season, you may even find a Christmas tree on sale, making it easier to bring home something festive while staying mindful of holiday spending.
For us, the holidays are about creating a space that feels welcoming—inside and out. A nourishing dessert on the table and a real tree in the living room work together to create that atmosphere. Both choices reflect a desire to celebrate in a way that feels thoughtful and connected to nature.
This philosophy guides everything we do at Hunter’s Honey Farm. From producing pure honey to growing Christmas trees, our focus remains on quality, tradition, and care. When you bake with our honey and decorate with one of our trees, you are supporting local agriculture and choosing experiences that feel genuine.
If you are planning to bake this sugar-free plum cake at home, choosing high-quality raw honey makes all the difference. At Hunter’s Honey Farm, we offer a variety of pure, farm-produced honey options that are perfect for holiday baking, gifting, and everyday use.
Along with honey, we also invite you to visit our farm to choose a fresh-cut Christmas tree for your home. Our trees are grown with care and available in different sizes to suit every space, helping you create a festive and welcoming holiday atmosphere.
