Honey Cake – Argentinian Food Recipes

Recipe ingredients and directions:

3 eggs
3/4 c. sugar
2/3 c. honey
1/2 c. strong coffee
1/2 c. vegetable oil
grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
grated rind and juice of 1 orange
2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 c. finely chopped almonds or walnuts

Procedure
Preheat oven to 350� F. Lightly butter the sides of a 9" cake pan, and set a circle of parchment
paper in the bottom. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and eggs. Beat at high speed for several
minutes until mixture is very thick and color lightens. Stir in honey, coffee, oil,
orange and lemon juices, and grated peel. In another bowl, stir together flour, cinnamon and
nuts, and stir into honey mixture just until moistened. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350�
until barely cooked in center. Cool on a wire rack for five minutes; gently turn out of pan and
cool another half hour. Sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar and serve with strong coffee.
Serves 8-12

Category: Argentinian Recipes