Print

Honey Cake Lekach Recipe Easy Moist Honey Cake Perfect for Holidays

honey cake lekach recipe - featured image
Print Recipe

A moist and flavorful honey cake Lekach with warm spices and a tender crumb, perfect for holiday celebrations and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (340 g) pure honey (preferably mild floral variety)
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 cup (200 g) packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 cups (375 g) sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) strong brewed coffee or hot water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine honey, vegetable oil, and packed brown sugar. Mix with an electric mixer or whisk vigorously until smooth and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to emulsify the batter and create a tender crumb.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and strong brewed coffee or hot water.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together sifted all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring gently but thoroughly to avoid flour pockets. The batter will be thick but pourable; do not overmix.
  7. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly, filling the pan about halfway.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

If the cake browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil halfway through baking. Use room temperature eggs for better mixing. Sift flour and spices together to avoid clumps. Let cake cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. For gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free flour blend. Coffee enhances flavor but hot water can be used as a substitute.

Nutrition

Keywords: honey cake, lekach, holiday dessert, moist cake, spiced cake, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, easy cake recipe

Find it online: https://realityeats.com/honey-cake-lekach-recipe-easy-moist-honey-cake-perfect-for-holidays/