Honey Cake (Lekach) Recipe

Name: Honey Cake (Lekach)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup honey; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 4 eggs; 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons brandy; 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 3 teaspoons instant coffee; 2/3 cup cold water; 3/4 cup chopped nuts; 1/2 cup raisins; Lemon Glaze; 1 cup sugar; 1/3 cup lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup honey
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons brandy
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3 teaspoons instant coffee
2/3 cup cold water
3/4 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup raisins
Lemon Glaze
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup lemon juice

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

1375

kcal

Calories

Fat

236

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup honey, 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 4 eggs, and more.

Yes, Honey Cake (Lekach) 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.

Honey Cake (Lekach)

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