posted by Marlen 08-31-100 8:37 AM
Honey Cake
3 cups of all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon of instant coffee
1/2 cup of boiling water
1/4 cup of vegetable oil
1 cup of honey
Zest of one orange
2 tablespoons brandy or whiskey
4 eggs
1 cup of sugar
1 cup of chopped walnuts
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda; put aside. Mix the instant coffee with the water, blend in the oil, honey, orange zest, and brandy.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs until frothy, gradually add the sugar and beat until light. Add to the honey mixture. Combine the flour mixture alternating with the honey mixture, starting with the flour and ending with flour. Stir in the walnuts.
Pour the batter into an oiled and waxed paper lined 13 x 9x 2 inch baking pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees for about 50 minutes. Test for doneness with a toothpick. If the toothpick comes out clean and dry the cake is done. If moist, keep baking until the toothpick comes out clean. Turn the cake upside down onto a wire rack. Cool.