Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2012

This is so close to the delicious honey cakes I grew up with. I didn't drizzle glaze though, only brushed it on top and it was the perfect amount (can cut that glaze in half then). I have a question though and I'm hoping someone can help me... the cake raised and tasted great but the middle sunk a lot. I only opened the oven once to check on it so I wouldn't think it was that. Thoughts? Thanks. (I don't think it would be my baking soda or powder since it did rise)

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h2obetty

Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2011

Loved it! My friend said that it was better then her grandmothers, who is the queen of honey cakes! I did put in a bit less honey then the recipe calls for, but it was still very sweet. The the glaze is an absolute must! Will definitely make over and over again.

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Evcha

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2011

Did not care for this as all. All of the raisins sunk to the bottom and burned. The edges were hard. And I never could get the glaze to thicken. Won't be making it again.

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jrsno1fan

Reviewed: Apr. 23, 2011

This turned out beautifully! So yummy, so nice looking!

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maureen

Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2010

Tastes great! I made with only a few modifications (no almonds or raisins, espresso in place of coffee, and a sweeter, non-citrus honey glaze). Following the advice of the other reviewers, I decreased the baking time to about fifty minutes for a loaf pan and twenty-five minutes for a cupcake pan. Honey cakes are notoriously easy to overbake, but these came out moist despite having less oil than most recipes. (I did have to tent the loaf pan to keep it from browning too quickly.) Will try again with roasted pecans to add crunch.

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snowcapk

Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2009

Tried this recipe the it was almost perfect, the cooking time was extensive, I have checked it 60 minutes after putting it into a oven and it was already slightly overcooked next time I will check on it after 45 or 50 minutes, also the amount of nuts and raisins better be doubled from what the recipe suggests. Other then that, it was good. Definitely will do it again.

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Slava KC

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2008

The Honey cake was superb in texture. It's incredibly sweet and enjoyable! A great choice for Rosh Hashanah!!!

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eastcoast_diva

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2006

The flavors in this cake are SUPERB- but the COOKING TIME WAS WAY TOO LONG!!!! I had to throw my cakes away...they were totally inedible because they were overcooked. TRY THIS RECIPE - the flavors are amazing, just watch the cooking time very carefully- I'd say to start checking after about 30 minutes. I will make this again because it seems like it has great potential.

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