HONEY PECAN CAKE

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This is another great cake to have with your morning coffee or tea! It has one of those yummy glazes that soaks in and makes that gooey goodness on top that I love! This recipe also came from that cookbook that my great aunt gave me that was compiled for her local high school homecoming reunion. By now you know how I love...

Provided by Christine Whisenhunt

Categories     Sweet Breads

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 Tbsp vinegar
1 c milk
1 c oil (i'm going to sub this with applesauce or pumpkin puree)
1 1/2 c sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 c flour
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 c chopped nuts
MY SYRUP:
1/4 c orange honey
1 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp orange juice
ORIGINAL RECIPE SYRUP:
1/4 c honey
1 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Combine 1 tbsp. of vinegar and enough milk to make one cup. Set aside. Stir oil into sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; beat for one minute at medium speed. Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon and cloves together. Add to creamed mixture alternately with the soured milk. Beat for another minute. Stir in pecans. Pour into greased and floured fluted pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and prick holes in hot cake. Drizzle with syrup.
  • 2. For syrup: Bring honey, water and juice to a boil.

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