Honey Cake

3 1/2 cups	all purpose flour
1 tbsp	baking powder
1 tsp	baking soda
1/2 tsp	salt
4 tsp	cinnamon	I use about 2
1/2 tsp	ground cloves	I use about 1 1/2
1/2 tsp	allspice (aka English pepper
1 cup	oil
1 cup	honey	(first measure the oil and then the honey)
3	eggs
1 cup	warm strong tea or coffee
3/4 cup	orange juice	can be changed in part with whiskey
1/2 cup	slivered almonds (optional)

This is a traditional dish for the Jewish New Year. The honey is a symbol for a sweet year.

Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl . Make a well and pour in wet ingredients. Stir well. Pour into Bundt or angelfood cake pan, or 3 loaf pans. Bake in moderate oven for about an hour until a toothpick comes out clean.

Raya Tarab

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