Honey Spice Cake
A moist, aromatic cake with warm spices and sweet honey
Ingredients
Instructions
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Prepare the baking panPreheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
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Mix wet ingredientsIn a large bowl, whisk together honey, brown sugar, and oil until well combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Combine dry ingredientsIn a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Whisk to ensure even distribution of the spices.
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Create the batterGradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the cooled coffee, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Bake the cakePour the batter into the prepared pan. If using, sprinkle sliced almonds over the top. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs.
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Cool and serveAllow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. The flavor improves if allowed to rest for 24 hours before serving.
Nutritional Information
320
Calories
per serving
4
Protein
g per serving
52
Carbohydrates
g per serving
11
Total Fat
g per serving
1.5
Saturated Fat
g per serving
1
Fiber
g per serving
34
Sugar
g per serving
245
Sodium
mg per serving
0.3
Vitamin C
mg per serving
1.8
Iron
mg per serving
Honey Spice Cake is Also Known As
Lekach, Lebkuchen, Honey Cake, Medovik, Jewish Honey Cake or Honigkuchen
