Step 1

Place 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan and sprinkle gelatin over its surface. Stir in with fork or whisk, allow gelatin to dissolve for 1 minute. Heat over medium heat, stirring the entire time, as the gelatin dissolves completely, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Turn off heat and stir in honey to dissolve. Also stir in cinnamon and sea salt. Allow to cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Place the lard in a large metal bowl. Beat on high until creamy with hand beaters, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Add honey-gelatin-water 1-2 tablespoons at a time, beating about 20 seconds after each addition. Beat until frosting is smooth and honey mixture is incorporated evenly. Frosting will be aerated slightly and hold its shape as it's beaten.

Step 5

Frost your cooled cake at this point. (If you refrigerate the frosting before using it, simply melt it down slightly again, beat and refrigerate until you have reached the right temperature and texture. Or bring it to room temperature slowly, and beat briefly to loosen and soften.)