->Honey 07 <-

2 eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup light vegetable oil

1 cup liquid honey

2 tablespoons rum or brandy

1/2 cup strong black coffee, warm

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

pinch of salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon powdered clove

grated zest of one orange

2 cups of all-purpose flour

1/2 cup chopped almonds or walnuts, optional

1/2 cup golden raisins, optional

Beat eggs and sugar together until pale and creamy. Beat in oil,

honey, brandy/rum and coffee. In a separate bowl, mix the baking

powder and soda, salt, cinnamon, cloves and orange zest with the

flour. Add gradually to the egg and honey mixture, beating vigorously

to produce a smooth batter. If using nuts and raisins, dust with

flour and stir into the batter. Line a 9-inch pan with greaseproof

paper or foil, brushed with oil and dusted with flour. Pour in

batter. (Can also be divided between two loaf pans) Bake at 350 F

for 1 1/4 hours or longer until firm and brown on top. Smaller cakes

cook for about 1 hour.