The Neighborhood Cup
1 Journey
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
949.716.5100
info@TheNeighborhoodCup.com

HONEY CAKE
makes 1 cake (10 inch tube)

3 1/2 cups, sifted flour
2 1/2 teaspoons, baking powder
1 teaspoon, baking soda
1/2 teaspoon, salt
1/4 teaspoon, cream of tartar
1 cup, sugar
1 teaspoon, cinnamon
3 large eggs – separated
1 tablespoon, fresh lemon juice
The grated rind of 1 lemon
1/3 cup, oil
1 cup, honey
1 cup, warm black coffee
1/2 cup, silvered almonds

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Mix, and sift together into a bowl, the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cream of tartar. Make a well in the center and add the sugar, cinnamon, egg yolks, lemon juice and zest, oil, honey, coffee, and the almonds. Stir to blend in the added ingredients.

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Gently fold the egg white mixture into the batter. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.

Bake in the pre-heated 350-degree oven for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.