Best 4 Majestic Moist New Years Honey Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the Majestic Moist New Year's Honey Cake, a delightful treat that embodies the spirit of celebration and new beginnings. This traditional Russian cake, also known as Medovik, features an irresistible combination of tender honey-infused layers, creamy custard filling, and a delicate honey glaze. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors and textures, making it a centerpiece dessert for your New Year's Eve festivities. With our comprehensive guide, you'll discover the secrets behind crafting this culinary masterpiece, including a step-by-step recipe for the honey cake layers, a luscious custard filling, and a simple yet elegant honey glaze. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this exquisite cake, a true testament to the magic of the New Year.

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MAJESTIC AND MOIST NEW YEAR'S HONEY CAKE



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This majestic, moist, and richly spiced honey cake is the ultimate Jewish new year dessert.

Provided by Marcy Goldman

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Vegetarian     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Fall     Kosher     Honey     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup honey
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup warm coffee or strong tea
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup rye or whisky (see Note)
1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds (optional)
Special Equipment
I like this cake best baked in a 9-inch angel food cake pan, but you can also make it in a 10-inch tube or bundt cake pan, a 9-by-13-inch sheet pan, or three 8-by-4 1/2-inch loaf pans.

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease the pan(s). For tube and angel food pans, line the bottom with lightly greased parchment paper. For gift honey cakes, I use "cake collars" (available from Sweet Celebrations) designed to fit a specific loaf pan. These give the cakes an appealing, professional look.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices. Make a well in the center and add the oil, honey, sugars, eggs, vanilla, coffee, orange juice, and rye or whisky.
  • Using a strong wire whisk or an electric mixer on slow speed, combine the ingredients well to make a thick batter, making sure that no ingredients are stuck to the bottom of the bowl.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan(s) and sprinkle the top of the cake(s) evenly with the almonds. Place the cake pan(s) on 2 baking sheets stacked together and bake until the cake springs back when you touch it gently in the center. For angel and tube cake pans, bake for 60 to 70 minutes; loaf cakes, 45 to 55 minutes. For sheet-style cakes, the baking time is 40 to 45 minutes. This is a liquidy batter and, depending on your oven, it may need extra time. Cake should spring back when gently pressed.
  • Let the cake stand for 15 minutes before removing it from the pan. Then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

MAJESTIC AND MOIST HONEY CAKE



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Adapted from Marcy Goldman's Treasure of Jewish Holiday Baking

Provided by Penny Hall

Categories     Cakes

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp kosher salt
4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp ground allspice
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup honey
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cp brown sugar
3 large eggs at room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup warm coffee or strong tea
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup rye or whiskey
1/2 cup slivered or sliced almonds (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Fits in three loaf pans, two 9-inch square or round cake pans, one 9 or 10 inch tube or bundt cake pan, or one 9 by 13 inch sheet cake. I made mine in two full-size loaf pans plus two miniature ones. Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease pan(s) with non-stick cooking spray. For tube or angel food pans, line the bottom with lightly greased parchment paper, cut to fit. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Make a well in the center, and add oil, honey, white sugar, brown sugars, eggs, vanilla, coffee or tea, orange juice and rye or whiskey, if using. (If you measure your oil before the honey, it will be easier to get all of the honey out.)
  • 2. Using a strong wire whisk or in an electric mixer on slow speed, stir together well to make a thick, well-blended batter, making sure that no ingredients are stuck to the bottom. Spoon batter into prepared pan(s). Sprinkle top of cake(s) evenly with almonds, if using. Place cake pan(s) on two baking sheets, stacked together (this will ensure the cakes bake properly with the bottom baking faster than the cake interior and top). Bake until cake tests done, that is, it springs back when you gently touch the cake center. For angel and tube cake pans, this will take 60 to 75 minutes, loaf cakes, about 45 to 55 minutes. For sheet style cakes, baking time is 40 to 45 minutes. Let cake stand fifteen minutes before removing from pan.

HOLIDAY HONEY CAKE



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Thirty-five years ago, I gave a friend of mine a platter of my assorted home-baked Christmas cookies. The next day, she brought over slices of this delicious cake, which she made for Hanukkah. Naturally, we exchanged recipes and my family and I have been enjoying this moist and flavorful honey cake ever since! I top my cake with a creamy caramel glaze. -Kristine M. Chayes, Smithtown, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 large eggs, separated
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1-1/3 cups brewed coffee
1-1/3 cups honey
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
CARAMEL GLAZE:
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place egg whites in a large bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, cloves and ginger together twice; place in another large bowl., In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks, coffee, honey and oil until smooth. Add to flour mixture; beat until well blended., Add cream of tartar to egg whites; with clean beaters, beat on high speed just until stiff but not dry. Fold a fourth of the whites into batter, then fold in remaining whites., Gently transfer to an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake on lowest oven rack 50-60 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Immediately invert pan; cool completely, about 1-1/2 hours., In a small heavy saucepan, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil; cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla; cook until thickened, about 5 minutes., Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a serving plate and add glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 350mg sodium, Carbohydrate 89g carbohydrate (61g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MOIST ROSH HASHANA (NEW YEAR) HONEY CAKE



Moist Rosh Hashana (New Year) Honey Cake image

My rebbetzin gave me this recipe a few years ago. I had a disastrous Rosh Hashana in the honey cake department, went to a break-the-fast at her place, and she had this AMAZING cake. I've made it every year since and make it in the off-season, too. This is one of those cakes that gets better as it ages, so if you want to make it a day or even two ahead, it'll actually taste better. She says it's based upon a recipe in Marcy Goldman's cake in A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking, but that thing's out of print. I did find a copy of it, purchased it for the recipe, and found that it was.. lacking.. in the spice department. I haven't put in the optional whiskey to date, but I believe it's more traditional to use it. I've just never had it around. I also like using bundt pans for this. Did you know Hadassah asked NordicWare to make the original bundt pan?

Provided by Im cookin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ginger
4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup whiskey (optional)
3 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup honey (I usually go with wild clover, but whatever's available, go for the thickest honey)
1 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup black tea, strong (I've used Earl Grey each time) or 1 cup coffee
1/2 cup orange juice (bottled or fresh-squeezed is fine, but fresh-squeezed has worked best for me)
1 orange, zest (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F If you're using black or dark-colored pans, reduce to 325°F.
  • Prepare a 10 inch bundt pan, or tube pan, or 3 8" x 41/2" loaf pans.
  • Grease and flour the bottoms of the pans - better yet, use baking parchment paper to line the bottoms of the pans: it makes getting your cake out in one piece easier!
  • Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl or the bowl of your electric mixer.
  • Add wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  • Pour slowly into prepared pans to avoid bubbles.
  • Tap pans against counter to free any bubbles.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake stand for at lease 15 minutes before you try and get it out of the pan.
  • Invert it on a wire rack and cool completely.
  • Wrap tightly in wax-paper, and then in foil to keep.
  • This is one of those cakes that gets better the longer you let it sit; if you can make it 3 days in advance, that's actually ideal. It is also delicious right away.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, measure and prepare all of your ingredients. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the cake will be. If possible, use organic, local ingredients.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help ensure that the cake rises evenly.
  • Do not open the oven door during baking: This can cause the cake to fall.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Majestic Moist New Year's Honey Cake is a delicious and festive cake that is perfect for any special occasion. With its rich, moist texture and sweet, honey flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow the tips above to make sure your cake turns out perfectly. С праздником!

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