Jewish Honey Cake

Jewish Honey Cake, also known as Lebkuchen, is a traditional Jewish dessert often served during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. It is believed to bring a sweet and prosperous year ahead.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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Jewish Honey Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Jewish Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3360

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground ginger
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cloves
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 2 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• ¹⁄₂ cup Honey
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Strong brewed coffee, cooled
• ¹⁄₄ cup Orange juice
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• ¹⁄₂ cup Raisins
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped walnuts
• for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, vegetable oil, honey, and granulated sugar until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with coffee and orange juice. Mix until just combined.
5. Stir in orange zest, raisins, and chopped walnuts.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.