The Best Moist Honey Cake: A Sweet Start to Rosh Hashanah
The BEST Moist Honey Cake is a delightful dessert perfect for celebrating Rosh Hashanah. This cake combines rich flavors and a moist texture, making it an ideal treat to share with family and friends during the holiday season.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup hot water
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the honey, sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with hot water, until everything is well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped nuts or dried fruits to the batter.
- This cake tastes even better the day after baking as the flavors meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Honey Cake, Rosh Hashanah, Sweet Cake, Holiday Dessert