• Preheat the oven to 350°F
• Grease the sides of 3 – 8” round cake pans, then cut out parchment paper circles to fit the base.

Make the Honey Cake

• In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and salt for 8-10 minutes on high speed until fluffy and light.
• In a small bowl, combine the baking soda and vinegar (be prepared this combination, will fizz up when mixed together) When the fizz settles, stir to combine.
• Add the baking soda/vinegar mixture, the warm honey and sour cream into the batter, mix on low until just combined.
• Keep the mixer on low and sift in the flour until just combined. You will lose some of the fluffiness at this point, do not be concerned. It is important not to over-beat the batter, the texture will become hard and not as fluffy.
• Pour the batter equally into the three cake pans. TIP: I use a ladle to count and evenly distribute the batter into the three pans.
• Bake the cakes for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the middle of each cake.
• Once the cakes have cooled enough to manage. Place a sheet of parchment paper over a rack, place over the cake pan and turn to release the cake. Peel off the circle of parchment paper from the bottom of the cakes and carefully turn over the cakes upright. While they are cooling, make the frosting.

Prepare the Frosting

• In a large mixing bowl add the butter, cream cheese, and vanilla. Mix on medium, stopping halfway through to scrape the mixture down from the sides, until incorporated.
• With the mixture on low, sift in the powdered sugar until incorporated. The frosting should be light and fluffy. To ensure everything is incorporated, always scrape the mixture down from the sides.

Build and Decorate

• Dab and smear a tablespoon of frosting onto the center of your cake plate. Place the first cake top-side down. Add a layer of frosting (about ¼” high) and evenly sprinkle ¼ cup of the pomegranate arils. Next, frost the top-side of the second cake, then flip it over and place over top the first cake. Repeat this process for the next level.
• Frost the top with swirls of frosting to mimic snow, garnish with a few rosemary ‘trees’ and sprinkle with more arils. Dust with powdered sugar ‘snow’ and serve with extra arils, and honey on the side. Enjoy!

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