Honey Cake

Description
Honey cake is the traditional cake of the "Land of Milk and Honey." Honey cake is a must for the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana, since its sweetness symbolizes the wishes for a good year ahead.

Ingredients

 * 3 1/2 cups sifted flour
 * 1/4 tsp. salt
 * 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
 * 1 tsp. baking soda
 * 1 1/2 cup nuts, walnuts, or almonds
 * 4 eggs
 * 3/4 cup sugar
 * 4 tsp. vegetable oil
 * 2 cups dark honey
 * 1/2 cup brewed coffee
 * -- Optional:
 * 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
 * 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
 * 1/8 tsp. powdered cloves
 * 1/2 tsp. ginger

Directions

 * 1) Sift flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger together (spices depend on your personal taste).
 * 2) Beat eggs, gradually adding the sugar.
 * 3) Beat until thick and light in color. Beat in oil, honey and coffee; stir in flour mixture and nuts.
 * 4) Grease an 11x16x4 inch baking pan and line with aluminum foil.
 * 5) For 2 smaller cakes, use two 9 inch loaf pans.
 * 6) Turn the batter into the pan(s).
 * 7) Bake at 325 deg F (170 deg C) 1-1/4 hours for the large cake, 50 minutes for the 2 smaller ones, or until browned and cake tester comes out clean.
 * 8) Cool on a cake rack before removing from pan.