ROSH HASHANAH--Honey Cake

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Honey Cake

 

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Categories : Rosh Hashanah

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 cups unbleached white flour or

whole-wheat pastry flour

3 tablespoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons cinnamon

3 eggs -- beaten

1 cup honey

2 cups applesauce

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup raisins

1/3 cup chopped almonds -- optional

 

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

 

Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

 

In another bowl, combine eggs, honey, applesauce and vanilla; stir together

until smooth.

 

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the liquid mixture.

Stir until thoroughly combined, then stir in raisins and optional almonds.

 

Divide the batter among two lightly oiled 9- by 5-inch loaf pans. Bake 50 to 60

minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of a loaf comes out clean.

 

Source:

" Vegetarian Celebrations, Nava Atlas "

Yield:

" 2 loaves "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 2162 Calories; 40g Fat (15.4% calories

from fat); 31g Protein; 464g Carbohydrate; 15g Dietary Fiber; 561mg Cholesterol;

6923mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 3 1/2 Lean Meat; 10 1/2 Fruit; 6

Fat; 19 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.

 

NOTES : Ashkenazi Jews consider honey cake to be an integral part of their New

Year celebration.

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