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Just-as-Sweet-as-Honey Cake

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SOY-FREE
Can be made NUT-FREE by omitting almonds

Honey cake is a traditional dessert at Jewish celebrations, whether formal holidays or not, and is a fixture in the Ashkenazic Rosh Hashanah repertoire. In this recipe, dark agave nectar and maple syrup are combined to create a truly authentic flavor.

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