HONEY CAKES, No. 2
These Honey Cakes are a delightful treat, offering a unique blend of flavors and textures. The combination of honey, spices, and almonds creates a rich, aromatic experience. The thin, square cakes are topped with a sweet icing and a single almond, making them an elegant and satisfying dessert. The recipe is a classic, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 count Large eggs
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup Honey
- 1 cup Blanched almonds, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Allspice
- 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 tablespoon Butter, for greasing (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 cup Powdered sugar (For icing, quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 1 tablespoon Milk or water (For icing, quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
- 16 count Blanched almonds, halved (For garnish, quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until well combined. Add the honey, chopped almonds, allspice, cloves, and cinnamon. Mix well. Stir in the chopped chocolate.
- 2Gradually add the flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick batter forms. Stir in the baking soda.
- 3Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease square baking pans with butter.
- 4Spread the batter very thinly onto the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until done.
- 5While the cakes are baking, prepare the icing. In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar with a little milk or water until a smooth icing forms.
- 6Once the cakes are done, let them cool slightly. Spread with the white icing. Cut into squares and place a halved almond in the center of each square.