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Don't put too much brandy in that honey cake! (Photo/Wikimedia-Didier Descouens)
Posted inLetters

A short — and slightly boozy — letters column

by J. Readers September 29, 2022September 29, 2022

Honey cake oops As a novice baker, I wasn’t originally alarmed at the typo in your honey cake recipe on Sept. 16. However, after using 4 cups of brandy per […]

Honey Cake with Silan and Spices (Photo/Faith Kramer)
Posted inHigh Holidays

Sweet, spicy and crunchy updates to classic Rosh Hashanah desserts

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer August 25, 2021
a golden brown honey cake sliced and arranged on a white plate
Posted inSmall Bites

Anonymous honey cake exchange adds a sweet note to new year

Alix Wall by Alix Wall September 18, 2020September 18, 2020
Frozen Honey Mousse with Blackberries and "Buttered" Challah Crumbs
Posted inRecipe

This Rosh Hashanah dessert keeps the honey and loses the cake

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer August 30, 2018

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