Honey Cake Recipe

An autumn staple at GAIL’s and a beloved Rosh Hashanah treat. Rich, decadent and once a precious entity, during Rosh Hashana honey is symbolic of hope for a sweet new year. We make our honey cake dense, sticky and dark, topped with dried blue cornflower petals. These aren’t necessary, of course – just an extra flourish to add a burst of colour to the table.It’s probably no surprise that this honey cake is, well, brimming with honey. So use a variety you love the flavour o