Jewish Honey Cake is a traditional dessert often enjoyed during Rosh Hashanah to symbolize a sweet New Year. This moist and fragrant cake, infused with warm spices and rich honey, is perfect for any special occasion or as a comforting treat.
📋 Ingredients:
🍯 1 cup honey
🍯 1 cup granulated sugar
🍬 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
🥚 3 large eggs
🧈 1 cup vegetable oil
🍋 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (or tea)
🍋 1/4 cup orange juice
🍞 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
🌾 1 tsp baking powder
🥄 1 tsp baking soda
🧂 1/2 tsp salt
🌰 1 tsp ground cinnamon
🌰 1/2 tsp ground ginger
🌰 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
🌰 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
🍋 1 tsp vanilla extract
🌰 Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds) or raisins
📝 Directions:
- Preheat Oven: 🔥 Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan, two 9-inch round cake pans, or a bundt pan.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients:
- Combine Sugars and Honey: 🍯 In a large mixing bowl, combine the honey, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until well mixed.
- Add Eggs and Oil: 🥚 Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually add the vegetable oil, mixing until smooth.
- Add Liquids: 🍋 Stir in the coffee (or tea), orange juice, and vanilla extract.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- Combine Dry Ingredients: 🍞 In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg (if using).
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Mix: 🌾 Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Optional Add-ins: 🌰 If using, fold in the chopped nuts or raisins.
- Bake:
- Pour the Batter: 🍰 Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s), spreading it evenly.
- Bake: 🍰 Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If using round cake pans, start checking for doneness at 40 minutes.
- Cool: ❄️ Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Optional Glaze: 🍋 You can drizzle a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and orange juice over the top for extra sweetness.
- Slice and Serve: 🍽️ Slice the cake and serve it as a delightful dessert or sweet treat.
🍽 Serve:
Enjoy your rich and flavorful Jewish Honey Cake, a sweet way to celebrate any special occasion or to simply enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee!
⏱ Preparation Time: 20 minutes
⏱ Cooking Time: 50-60 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 10-12 servings
🔥 Calories: 350 kcal per serving
💡 Notes:
- This cake tastes even better the next day, as the flavors have time to meld together.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Enjoy your sweet and aromatic Jewish Honey Cake! 🍯✨