3 1/2 c Sifted flour 2 c Dark honey
1/4 ts Salt 1/2 c Brewed coffee
1 1/2 ts Baking powder Optional
1 ts Baking soda 1/2 ts Cinnamon
1 1/2 c Nuts, walnuts, or almonds 1/4 ts Nutmeg
4 Eggs 1/8 ts Powdered cloves
3/4 c Sugar 1/2 ts Ginger
4 ts Vegetable oil
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HONEY CAKE
Honey cake is the traditional cake of the “Land of Milk and Honey.”
Honey cake is a must for the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, since its
sweetness symbolizes the wishes for a good year ahead.
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). Bake at 325 deg
F (170 deg C) 1-1/4 hours for the large cake, 50 minutes for the 2
smaller ones, or until browned and cake tester comes out clean. Cool
on a cake rack
before removing from pan.
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Yields
6 servings