Honey Cake

This cake is traditional at the Jewish New Year - Rosh HaShana.

Ingredients

4 cups unbleached flour
3 tblsps baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsps cinnamon
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup honey
2 cups applesauce
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped almonds or walnuts, optional
Honey

Procedure

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl. In another bowl, combine eggs, honey, applesauce and vanilla; stir together until smooth.

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the liquid mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined, then stir in raisins and optional nuts. Divide the batter among two lightly oiled 9- by 5-inch loaf pans. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Take out of the oven, and transfer to a cooling rack. Brush honey on the top of cake.