posted by RisaG 12-26-98 5:25 PM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Lekach (Honey Cake)
Recipe By : The Book of Jewish Food by Claudia Roden
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light vegetable oil
1 scant cup dark liquid honey
2 tbsp rum -- or brandy
1/2 cup warm strong black coffee
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp powdered cloves
1 orange -- zested
2 cups flour -- + extra to dust nuts
1/2 cup walnuts -- or almonds, chopped
1/3 cup golden raisins -- * see note
Beat the eggs with the sugar till pale and creamy. Then beat in the oil, honey, brandy, and coffee.
Mix the baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and orange zest with the flour. Add gradually to the
egg-and-honey mixture, beating vigorously to a smooth batter.
Dust the golden raisins and the walnuts or almonds with flour to prevent them from dropping to the bottom of the
cake, and stir them into the batter.
Line a 9" pan with greaseproof paper or with foil, brushed with oil and dusted with flour, and pour in the batter. Or
divide batter between 2 9x5 inch loaf pans. Bake the large cake in a preheated 350°F oven for 1-1/4 hours, or
longer, until firm and brown on top, and the smaller ones for 1 hour.