Honey Almond Cake Recipe

Name: Honey Almond Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup strong coffee; 1 3/4 cups honey; 1/2 cup dates, chopped; 3 tablespoons brandy; 1/4 cup corn oil; 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed; 4 eggs; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ginger; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 cup almonds, sliced; 1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated; 1/4 cup ground almonds; Honey Smear; 6 tablespoons brown sugar, packed; 5 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon butter; 1/4 cup margarine; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 1/2 teaspoons hot water

Servings: persons

1 cup strong coffee
1 3/4 cups honey
1/2 cup dates, chopped
3 tablespoons brandy
1/4 cup corn oil
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
4 eggs
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
1 tablespoon lemon peel, grated
1/4 cup ground almonds
Honey Smear
6 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
5 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup margarine
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons hot water

1
Combine coffee and honey in saucepan; bring to boil. Set aside to cool.
2
Place dates in brandy and set aside.
3
Blend oil, brown sugar, and eggs thoroughly in a large bowl.
4
Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg.
5
Add flour mixture and coffee mixture alternately to egg mixture.
6
Fold in sliced almonds, dates with brandy, and lemon peel.
7
Grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans. Spread bottoms with Honey Smear.
8
Pour in batter. Bake in a preheated 350* oven for 1 hour or until cake tests done.
9
Cool on rack to room temperature.
10
Honey Smear:.
11
Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl. Cream until light and well blended. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.

1505

kcal

Calories

Fat

297

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup strong coffee, 1 3/4 cups honey, 1/2 cup dates, chopped, 3 tablespoons brandy, and more.

Yes, Honey Almond Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Honey Almond Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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