SOY-FREE
Can be made NUT-FREE by omitting almonds
Honey cake is a traditional dessert at Jewish celebrations, whether formal holidays or not, and is a fixture in the Ashkenazic Rosh Hashanah repertoire. In this recipe, dark agave nectar and maple syrup are combined to create a truly authentic flavor.
Ingredients
Makes 2 loaves
Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 325° F.
Step 2
2. Combine the first 6 (dry) ingredients in a mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir together until the wet and dry ingredients are thoroughly combined, then stir in the raisins.
Step 3
3. Cut two pieces of baking parchment to fit the bottoms of two loaf pans. Lightly oil the sides. Divide the batter between the two lightly oiled loaf pans. Sprinkle the almonds evenly over the tops of the loaves.
Step 4
4. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf tests clean. Take care not to overbake.
Step 5
5. Allow the cakes to cool completely. Use a knife to go around the sides of the loaves to loosen, if needed, and carefully remove the loaves from the pans by tipping them into your hand, then set on a platter. Cut each loaf into 12 slices to serve.
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Reviews (4)
Back to TopThis will be added to my list of family favourites. FYI I halved the recipe to make only one loaf and it worked out fine.
Anonymous
Aylmer QC
3/13/2016
This cake is delicious! It reminds me of a spice cake (you could easily add some shredded carrots for carrot cake). I also added freshly grated ginger and used a 1/2 C all purpose white flour and 2 C whole wheat flour. I did not have loaf pans, so I used a 13x9 baking dish and baked the cake for about 35 minutes. It was definitely a hit!
etremmel1
Monterey, CA
11/20/2015
So simple, so comforting and yummy. I made one loaf by halving the recipe, I used 1/2c all purpose flour and 3/4c whole wheat, added about a tablespoon of grated fresh ginger, used all maple syrup, and omitted the almonds. After the loaf cooled I drizzled a maple glaze (maple syrup and confectioners sugar) generously all over the top, this along with the raisins make it a perfectly moist cake. Looking forward to making this with some variations in the future.
shammi
8/7/2012
I just made this and it is so hearty and delicious. The only change I made was I put 1 tsp. of real ginger in as an addition. It is wonderful!
gguard
Wilmington, NC
12/16/2011
