Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
   • Grease mini cake molds or muffin tins with butter or cooking spray.
2. Prepare the Eggs:
   • In a large bowl, beat the eggs until they are well combined.
3. Add Sugar Gradually:
   • Gradually add the sugar to the beaten eggs, and continue to beat until the mixture becomes thick and pale.
4. Sift the Flour:
   • Sift the all-purpose flour into the egg and sugar mixture. Gently fold the flour into the batter until just combined.
5. 
   
   Add Liquid Ingredients:
   • In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
6. Combine Batter:
   • Gently fold the liquid mixture into the batter until smooth and well combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Fill the Molds:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared mini cake molds or muffin tins, filling each mold about 2/3 full.
8. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake comes out clean.
9. 
   
   Cooling:
   • Allow the Mini Castella cakes to cool in the molds for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve:
    • Once cooled, gently remove the Mini Castella cakes from the molds and serve.

These Mini Castella cakes are soft, moist, and have a wonderful honey-sweet flavor. They make for a delightful treat with tea or as a sweet snack. Enjoy your homemade Mini Castella cakes!