HONEY CAKE (LEKACH)

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This really is a delicious cake - very spicy, and with a great texture. Kind of like gingerbread - but more complex.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons brandy
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 teaspoons instant coffee
2/3 cup cold water
3/4 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat sugar, honey, oil, eggs, lemon zest, juice and brandy in large mixer bowl on medium speed 2 minutes. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves and instant coffee; stir into sugar mixture alternately with water. Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 2 minutes. Fold in 1/2 cup of the nuts and the raisins.
  • Pour into greased 10-inch tube pan or 12-cup bundt pan. Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes; remove from pan. Prick top of cake carefully with fork; drizzle with Lemon Sugar. Sprinkle with remaining nuts.
  • For lemon glaze, just combine sugar and lemon juice.

Mis Robi
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I'm not a big fan of honey cake, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good!


Donald Simpson
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This honey cake is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it still tastes fresh.


M.A. W
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Uyi perewari Peter
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I made this honey cake for my family and they loved it. It was a big hit!


Kwagala Zaria
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This is the best honey cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Fridaus Gabriellah
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I've never made honey cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly and it was delicious!


Sahil mehar
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This honey cake is delicious! It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Ruwan Wicramarachchi
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This honey cake is a family favorite. We make it every year for Rosh Hashanah and it's always a hit. It's so moist and flavorful, and the honey glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Jayden Aldape
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I thought this honey cake was just okay. It was a little too sweet for my taste and the texture was a bit dry.


Mustapha Mohammed Rabiu
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This was the most amazing honey cake I have ever had. It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again.


Sawon Fakir
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I've made this honey cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always comes out perfect.


Sanele Collen
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This honey cake is absolutely delicious! It's moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.