Rosh Hashanah Honey Cake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F and generously grease the baking pan(s) with nonstick cooking spray, baking spray, or butter. (Use either three 9-by-5-inch loaf pans, one 9-by-13-inch baking pan, or any equivalent-sized pans.)

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 3

Add the oil, 3/4 cup of the honey, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, coffee or tea, and orange juice. Mix thoroughly, until all ingredients are combined and no lumps remain.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s), filling each about halfway.

Step 5

Drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of honey over the batter.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until the cake is set all the way through and feels springy to the touch (30 to 60 minutes, depending on the size of your baking dishes). A tester inserted into the center should come out clean.

Step 7

Let cool 15 minutes before removing from the baking dish. Slide a knife around the edges to help loosen the cake, if necessary.