Technically this isn't a Chanukah cake...but it's delicious! Enjoy




POINTS® Value | 3
Servings | 12
Preparation Time | 15 min
Cooking Time | 45 min
Level of Difficulty | Easy

cakes | Welcome the Jewish New Year with our homemade honey cake. It's a cinch to make and certain to start the year on a sweet note.

1 sprays cooking spray
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp table salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 tsp ground allspice
2 large egg(s)
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp canola oil
1/2 cup honey, dark-variety preferred
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp lemon zest
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat a metal or glass loaf pan with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice; set aside.

3. In another large bowl, beat eggs with an electric mixer; add sugar, oil and honey. Beat until combined and mixture is pale yellow; stir in applesauce and lemon zest.

4. Slowly incorporate flour mixture into egg mixture using electric mixer; mix thoroughly but do not over beat.

5. Spoon batter into prepared pan; sprinkle with almonds. Bake in middle of oven until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean, about 40 to 45 minutes. Cool cake in pan for about 15 to 20 minutes and then cool cake completely on a wire rack. Slice into 12 pieces and serve. Yields 1 slice per serving.

Notes

If you prefer your cake with a denser texture, bake it at 325ºF for 45 minutes. Then reduce the oven temperature to 300ºF and bake for 15 minutes more.