Archive: September 2021

Majestic and Moist New Year’s Honey Cake

Posted on September 2, 2021

I like a New Year’s honey cake to be extra moist and sweet, as good on the day of baking as it is days later. This one is queen of the realm—rich, nicely spiced, in a word, majestic in taste and stature. I went through many variations and tasting sessions until I was satisfied with this definitive cake. One tester gave the ultimate compliment, saying “This one is worth the price of the book.” Like most honey cakes, it is a good keeper and can be made a couple of days ahead.