Very Fluffy Honey Cake

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1h 30m 16
Medium Vegetarian Pescatarian Parve

Contains: Gluten, Wheat, Egg

Directions

For the Cake

  1. Beat egg whites until stiff. Gradually add one cup sugar until stiff peaks form.

  2. Beat yolks with remaining sugars until lemon colored. Add honey, oil, liquor and cinnamon.

  3. Sift flour, baking powder and baking soda.

  4. Gently combine egg whites, yolks and flour until well blended and smooth.

  5. Pour into a lined 10- x 16-inch pan or two tube pans.

  6. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for an additional hour.

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Styling and Photography by Faigy Feldman

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1 Comment

tzipora

liquor can you sub the liquor for anything else?

Chaia Frishman
Reply to tzipora

The liquor certainly gives it a great flavor. I would leave it out if you don't like liquor. Or perhaps soy milk to keep the consistency. Although a tablespoon missing of liquid won't make that much of a difference.