Jewish New Year Cake
It is even said that this cake is better a couple days after it is made.
Jewish new year cake. As honey is used on the jewish new year as a symbol for sweetness to come a round another symbol of the new year honey cake is commonly a staple at the festive rosh hashanah meals. In addition to the beneficial symbolism honey cake also has the benefits of a long shelf life. How to make honey cake for rosh hashanah the jewish new year.
Honey cakes known as lekach are common treats and are typically dense loaves sweetened with honey filled with warm spices such as cinnamon ginger and nutmeg and frequently soaked in a honey syrup. But just whisk the eggs mixture a bit before adding the flour. Rosh hashanah the jewish new year takes place in september with a two day celebration which includes eating sweet foods such as apples and honey to evoke a sweet new year.
Honey cake is the sweet treat many jews on rosh hashanah aka jewish new year as a symbol of hope for a sweet year to come. Since there is no butter involved the beat up the butter and then the sugar process is eliminated. As an amazon affiliate i earn from qualifying purchases.