Rosh Hashanah Honey Cake Recipe

14 Aug 2026

There’s something special about a recipe that has been loved, shared and perfected over the years. This delicious honey cake comes from one of our trustees and has become a favourite around both our homes.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb self raising flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 10 ounces caster sugar
  • 1½ teaspoon mixed spice
  • 1½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (heaped)
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 cup golden syrup
  • 8 fl oz boiling water
  • 3 large eggs
  • 8 fl oz sunflower oil

Cooking Procedure:

  1. Preheat oven to 150C
  2. Butter and flour a large baking tin
  3. Mix together all the dry ingredients in Magimix
  4. Add the golden syrup, water and oil and blend together
  5. Add the eggs
  6. Bake at 150C for 1 ¼  hours
  7. Let it cool and enjoy!