Majestic Moist New Year's Honey Cake Recipe

Indulge in Marcy Goldman's legendary Honey Cake, a Rosh Hashanah masterpiece from her acclaimed "A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking." This recipe delivers on its promise of exceptional moistness and sweetness, boasting rich spices and a majestic flavor that's as delightful on the day of baking as it is days later. Perfect for celebrating the New Year, this keeper of a cake is rich, decadent, and guaranteed to impress. One lucky taster even declared it 'worth the price of the book!' Make this show-stopping dessert the star of your Rosh Hashanah feast.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 824.4 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 2.6 (5 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Majestic Moist New Year's Honey Cake

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How to Make Majestic Moist New Year's Honey Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the honey, orange juice, and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, drizzle with honey glaze (optional) and slice to serve.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

348g

Fat

21g

Carbs

43g

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