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Traditional Rosh Hashana Honey Cake (Lekach)
A fragrant, spiced honey cake traditionally served at Rosh Hashana for a sweet new year. This recipe is moist and keeps well for days.
75 min
20 prep + 55 cook
12 servings
Miriam Feldstein
Instructions
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1
Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9x13 baking pan.
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2
Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and allspice.
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3
In another bowl, beat eggs, honey, sugar, oil, and Gefen grape juice.
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4
Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
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5
Fold in any optional additions (raisins, nuts).
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6
Pour into prepared pan.
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7
Bake 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
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8
Cool completely before slicing.
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9
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Ingredients
For 12 servings
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup honey
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup Gefen Grape Juice
- Optional: 1/2 cup raisins
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