You could be forgiven for mistaking a jar of buckwheat honey for one of molasses: They are both so dark and rich-looking. We have the tiny flowers of the buckwheat plant to thank for that ...

With its malty, molasses notes, buckwheat honey gives the cake its signature flavor. Serve it with a smear of creamy mascarpone cheese and an extra drizzle of honey. This is the loaf that started ...