Honey Cake

Honey Cake

I made this cake for a Middle Eastern feast that we had with some friends.  From internet research that I did it seems like this is a traditional Kuwaiti and Israeli dessert.  Next time I might try substituting half of the oil out with applesauce.  This cake is very moist and has a hint of honey and spice.  The whole wheat flour isn't traditional here, but I was trying to make it a little more healthy.  You could also bake as a 13x9 sheet cake for 40-45 minutes.

-2 cups all purpose flour

-1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

-1 Tbsp baking powder

-1/4 tsp baking soda

-1/2 tsp salt

-4 tsp cinnamon

-1/2 tsp cloves

-1 cup canola oil

-1 cup honey

-1 1/2 cups sugar

-1/2 cup brown sugar

-3 eggs

-1 tsp vanilla

-1 1/4 cup strong tea (I used Chai)

-1/2 cup fresh orange juice

-1/2 cup sliced almonds

Whisk together flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves.  Make a well in the center and pour in honey, oil, sugars, eggs, vanilla, tea, and orange juice.  Mix on slow speed until well incororated.  Pour into 3 greased loaf pans.  Top with almonds.  Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes.