Honey Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. boiling coffee
2 Tbsp. chopped nuts (if desired)
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ginger
1 tsp. nutmeg
3 eggs
1 c. honey
2 Tbsp. oil or melted shortening

Preparation

Sift flour.
Measure and sift with baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt.
Beat eggs until thick and light, about 5 minutes.
Add sugar gradually, beating well. Add honey, coffee and shortening.
Blend well.
Add dry ingredients.
Beat until well blended.
Sprinkle nuts on bottom of greased and waxed paper lined 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake in moderate oven (375\u00b0) for 35 to 40 minutes or until done.
Let stand in pan 5 minutes, then turn out on rack.
Cut into squares.
Yield: 24 servings.