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I've been making this cake for about 30 years... at least ever since the book "Spice & Spririt" was published.
It is the best honey cake recipe... The only one I've had to equal it is made by Schick's Bakery in NYC
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This is the my first time making honey cake. It is also my first Rosh Hashanna. I'm hoping it turns out great!
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This is my first year celebrating all of the holidays, also. Find recipes like this in addition to the directions I need is really helpful.
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Can you post more recipes ideas to make all the High Holidays special, specifically recipes that are both economical, take little prep. time, and cook fast.
Thanks:
Shanah Tova to all!
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Thank you for the recipe. I found it on your website. Todah Raba...
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i tried this honey cake yersteday it was one of my rare times that a cake comes out good!!
but i separated the whites from the yolks I think it adds a lot to a cake
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I've made this recipe many times and always get rave reviews, but no matter what I use to grease the pan and whether I use a glass or metal pan, the sides and bottom of the cake always come out burnt. I have to cut off the bottom and sides before I serve it. Any suggestions?
thanks.
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Sometimes it's a matter of the oven
you'll see if you try the same recipe in another oven it will come out different
but in the mean time you can try different pans or lower the temperature
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Dear Annette--If you follow the recipe and use the suggested pan size, the problem may be that your oven temperature is not accurate.
and gets too hotIf you haven't done so, I'd advise you to purchase one and check.
I'd also suggest checking to cake to see if it is done 45 minutes after it's been in the oven--you may be baking it for too long. Check it every 5 minutes, take it out as soon as it tests done. Hope this helps!
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I made this Sunday afternoon, and it came out great! I added 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger and cut the sugar some (1 scant c instead of 1 1/2 c). Also, I used two bread pans instead of the 9 x 13, and after baking the cakes for 30 minutes, I checked the cakes every ten minutes and took them out as soon as they were done.
The lady I sit with on Sundays loved her cake, and my office loved the one I brought them on Monday. Good recipe.
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Correction for Annette ---Oops! I omitted to mention that you purchase an oven thermometer to check your oven temperature. Also--if you are baking the cake on the lowest rack level, this will cause it to burn even if the temperature is correct--so move the rack up to the next level.
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it might seem silly, but to me it looks like add 1 cup of coffee POWDER !!!
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Hello,
I tried this recipe as it is and the cake was huge success. I baked it at 165 degree C for 50 mins and it was soft and tasty. Thanks for the recipe.
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to keep your cakes from burning, place a pan of cold water under them while baking. Not only does this keep them from burning, but also keeps them moist.
From my mom, a wonderful cook and baker.
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Is there a special reason for using margarine rather than butter for this honey cake recipe? Also, can I use instant coffee?
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Good question! One of the kosher dietary laws forbids the mixing of milk and meat products as well as eating them at the same time. As this is a menu for the holiday meal which includes meat or poultry, we list margarine as an ingredient instead of butter as margarine is usually dairy free (when buying it one should make sure to buy the dairy free version). For more on the kosher laws please see our Kosher Section.
Yes you can certainly use instant coffee.
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I'm sitting here in Jerusalem, and I'm baking for Rosh Hashana. The challah recipe in ingrained in my brain, but the honey cake? I sort of know it, and my Lubavitch Women's Cook Book is in North Miami Beach.
Bless you, chabad.org! I could have looked up any 'ole honey cake recipe, but this is EXACTLY the one I wanted!
The only thing I miss is the stickiness of my honey cake page! (no, no honey on the key board!?!?....)
Have a good and SWEET New Year!
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I am a diabetic and want to make honey cake for Rosh HaShana. Do you have a suggestion or recipe for honey cake that I can make with artificial sweetener?
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As Margerine is not very good for the body. I ususally substitue Oil in its place and it works well for me in most recipes. Although not in cookies.
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Do I use dried coffee, or made coffee (as in liquid) ? I know it may be a dumb question, but this is my first time making this and I want it to turn out right!
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You make the cup of coffee with water and coffee powder. Enjoy!
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I made this cake with regular black coffee, and 3 Tbsps of cannola oil; Brought a large piece to a friend who never had Honey Cake before and she made me promise I would make her one for her Holiday.
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I am wanting to observe Rosh Hashanah this year at home. But I wanted to know the purpose of the Honey cake being eaten during this time. (example: I understand the foods eaten during Passover- greens (represents Bitterness, etc.) Could someone please let me know that I wouldn't be ignorant.
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We do not eat only honey cake during the High Holidays, however we focus on the honey (and eat other sweet foods) as a symbol of our wish to be blessed with a new year as sweet as honey. For more on this custom please see: Rosh Hashanah Guide: Rosh Hashanah Eve Meal
A sweet new year to all!
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How many dl (deciliters) is a cup?
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The volume of 1 cup = 16 tablespoons = 1/ pint = 0.2365882368 liters. A deciliter (dL) is 1/10 or 0.1 of a liter. So, 1 cup is 2.365882368 deciliters (volume).
Or just 2.5.
Good luck!
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I just put the said honey cake into the oven. I forgot to grease the pan, am I doomed?
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Thanks for the recipe. We have Jewish friends coming to our lake house this weekend and this should be a great suprise.
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can you bake this honey cake in a loaf pan?
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I am sure you can... but maybe it would have to bake a little longer, since the batter would be deeper? Depends on the size of the loaf pan. Maybe you would need two loaf pans? Test it before you take it out of the oven.
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I baked this recipe and it came out very good, but next time I will use 1/2 cup less flour and add some chopped dried apricots.
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