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"For Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) we traditionally prepare honey cakes. I mostly find them either too sweet or too dry. This is a moist cake that improves with age. Prepare it a day or two before serving." — Edith
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1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon cornmeal
2 eggs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup honey
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau ® (optional)
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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