Moist Holiday Honeycake

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 3
Moist and Flavorful Holiday Honeycake Perfect for Celebrations
in Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

cooking spray
3 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup canola oil
1 cup honey
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup strong brewed coffee ( decaf is fine )
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup whiskey

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
500
Sugar
42g
Fat
23g
Moist Holiday Honeycake is a traditional Jewish holiday dessert served during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and other important occasions. Honey is essential in Jewish rituals and is believed to bring good luck, making honeycake a popular dish for special occasions. The combination of spices and flavors used in this cake creates a warm and inviting aroma that fills the entire house. This cake is perfect for your holiday celebrations and will easily become a crowd favorite.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 10-inch tube pan with cooking spray.
2.In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the canola oil, honey, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4.Mix the brewed coffee, orange juice, and whiskey with the wet ingredients.
5.Gradually mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
6.Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7.Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

PROS

This honeycake has a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, making this cake truly delicious and flavorful.

The texture is moist and tender, leaving a pleasant taste in your mouth after every bite.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and sugar, which may not be ideal for individuals watching their sugar and calorie intake.
It is best enjoyed in moderation only.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Honeycake is a good source of energy as honey is easily convertible to glucose. Honey used in this cake has antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
The spices used in this cake also have many health benefits such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Nutmeg has shown to relax muscles, and cinnamon has been shown to support brain function.

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