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.

Babul Baloch
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Can I use a different type of flour in this recipe?


MY_LOVE Rukaiya (RUKAIYA)
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This recipe looks delicious, but I'm not sure where to find some of the ingredients.


Anil Bogati
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I'm allergic to honey. Is there a substitute I can use?


Sultan Baloch
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This recipe seems a bit too complicated for me.


Dulu Pramanik
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I wish there were nutritional information included in the recipe.


mik thomas
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I'm not a huge fan of honey cake, but this recipe might change my mind.


omereli10
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I love honey cake! This recipe looks delicious.


Rosielyn Remata
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Zoya Khan
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Can't wait to try this recipe.


Jocelyn Olmos
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I've never had honey cake before, but this recipe is making me a fan.


Baftie Shehu
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This is the best honey cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Lydia Newton
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The lekach was beautiful the way it browned and the flavor was delightful with the honey.


emmy Lamba
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This honey cake was the perfect way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. It was moist, flavorful, and had a beautiful golden color.


Gothjoker666
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake was so easy to make and turned out absolutely delicious.


Terry Cooper
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The lekach was a hit at my party. Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture.


Merna Cole
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This honey cake is a delightful treat, with a moist and flavorful crumb and a perfectly balanced sweetness.