Honey Cake Lekach Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Honey Cake Lekach, a complex and flavorful twist on traditional gingerbread. Bursting with warm spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, this moist and tender cake boasts a captivating texture and unforgettable taste. The honey-lemon glaze adds a bright, citrusy finish that perfectly complements the rich spices. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 533.6 kcal
Protein 15g
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Ingredients for Honey Cake Lekach

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How to Make Honey Cake Lekach

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees f
  2. Beat sugar, honey, oil, eggs, lemon zest, juice and brandy in large mixer bowl on medium speed 2 minutes
  3. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, cloves and instant coffee
  4. Stir into sugar mixture alternately with water
  5. Beat on high speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 2 minutes
  6. Fold in 1 / 2 cup of the nuts and the raisins
  7. Pour into greased 10-inch tube pan or 12-cup bundt pan
  8. Bake until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes
  9. Cool in pan 15 minutes
  10. Remove from pan
  11. Prick top of cake carefully with fork
  12. Drizzle with lemon sugar
  13. Sprinkle with remaining nuts
  14. For lemon glaze, just combine sugar and lemon juice

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

244g

Fat

11g

Carbs

31g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Honey Cake Lekach?

Honey Cake Lekach takes about 105 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 85 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Honey Cake Lekach?

Honey Cake Lekach has approximately 533.6 calories per serving, with about 15 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates and 23 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Honey Cake Lekach?

The key ingredients for Honey Cake Lekach are Granulated Sugar, Honey, Vegetable Oil, Eggs, Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice. See the full list with measurements above.

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