APOLONIA'S POLISH HONEY CAKE

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This comes from a Polish woman who entered the US through Ellis Island in the early 1900s.

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 c shortening
2 egg yolks
1 c sugar
1 whole egg
1 3/4 c honey
3 1/2 c flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ginger
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp allspice
1 c strong coffee
2 egg whites

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350ÂșC. Cream shortening and sugar.
  • 2. Add egg yolks, whole egg and honey. Beat well. Add dry ingredients gradually; add coffee.
  • 3. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into the batter.
  • 4. Pour into well greased tube pan. Bake for 50 minutes or until done.

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