This honey cake symbolizes the allure and sweetness of the Golden Fleece, evoking the mythical quest of Jason and the Argonauts, whose story intersects with Circe's own.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a bowl, cream together butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition.
Pour batter into a greased 9-inch cake pan.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.