Honey Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup honey
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine honey, melted butter and eggs. Beat until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, salt, baking soda and flour. Add to honey mixture and mix until combined.
4. Stir in raisins (optional). Pour into prepared pan and bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
5. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

Interesting Facts

• Honey cake is a popular dessert in many parts of the world, including Europe and the Middle East.
• Honey has been used as a sweetener for centuries, and is believed to have health benefits.
• Honey cake is often served during the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah.