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Ok, this is not at all seasonal, but I found this in some old notes and figured I might as well post it so I have a record.

This is from my mother's old handwritten recipe binder. It is credited "From: Mom", which I take to mean my paternal grandmother.

It's quite good. It's not as sweet as a white cake and has a very nice rich flavor. I often go generously with the spices.

Ingredients

3.5 C flour, sifted

2.5 t baking powder

1   t baking soda

 .5 t salt

1   t cinnamon

 .5 t ground cloves

 .5 t ground nutmeg

 .25t ginger

1   C sugar

3   eggs, separated

 .25C oil

1.33C honey (1 lb)

1.33C warm black coffee

 .25t cream of tartar

Almonds for garnish, if desired

Procdure

Sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt, spices, and sugar into a bowl.

Make well in center of dry ingredients. Add yolks, oil, honey, coffee. Beat until smooth and blended.

Add cream of tartar to egg whites. Beat into very stiff peaks.

Gently fold batter into whites. Do not beat/stir

Pour batter into ungreased pan or pans.

Bake 55-60 minutes at 350 degrees

Be sure to cool completely before loosening.