Honey Cake
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Posted by:jrt
Honey cake is popular on Rosh Hashana since its sweetness symbolizes the wishes for a good year ahead. This recipe may be modified to make two cakes instead of one – in that case, use two 9 inch loaf pans and reduce the bake time to about 50 minutes.
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Ingredients
3 1/2 cups sifted flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 cup nuts, walnuts, or almonds
4 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
4 tsp. vegetable oil
2 cups dark honey
1/2 cup brewed coffee
Optional:
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/8 tsp. powdered cloves
1/2 tsp. ginger
Directions
- Sift flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger together (spices depend on your personal taste).
- Beat eggs, gradually adding the sugar. Beat until thick and light in color. Beat in oil, honey and coffee; stir in flour mixture and nuts.
- Grease an 11x16x4 inch baking pan and line with aluminum foil. For 2 smaller cakes, use two 9 inch loaf pans.
- Turn the batter into the pan(s) and bake at 325 degrees (F) 1-1/4 hours until browned and cake tester comes out clean.
- Cool on a cake rack before removing from pan.
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