RUSSIAN HONEY COFFEE CAKE

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In Russia, desserts are eaten after a meal or often at breakfast. One of the favorite ingredients in Russian desserts is honey. This yummy cake has plenty of it! Recipe: grouprecipes.com Photo: thefreshloaf.com

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
3/4 c honey
2 Tbsp oil
1/2 c hot dark tea, brewed
2 Tbsp whiskey
2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 c chopped nuts, any kind
grated rind of one lemon

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together--except for chopped nuts. Beat well.
  • 2. Pour into a greased loaf pan which has been lined with wax paper on the bottom. Sprinkle top with chopped nuts.
  • 3. Bake in a preheated 325-degree oven for 45 minutes to an hour or until toothpick comes out clean. If top browns too fast, cover with foil last 15 minutes.
  • 4. Cool completely and remove from pan. Wrap and let sit overnight before slicing. Note: this coffee cake freezes well.

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