Recipe from The Tell-Tale Homicide!
While Juniper may be a clumsy cook, her sister Azalea is a culinary genius, especially at keeping alive the East European Jewish recipes of their late grandmother, Nana Z. Here are some of the recipes explored in the Rare Books Cozy Mystery series.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional, for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
3. In a large bowl, beat eggs until light. Add honey, coffee, oil, both sugars, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don't overmix.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Sprinkle with almonds if using.
6. Bake 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Storage
- Keeps well wrapped at room temperature for up to 5 days
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months
*Best made 1-2 days before serving to allow flavors to develop.
Thank you to Kristen H. for helping me bring this recipe to life!
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