"German honey cake. This is my favorite to make over the Jewish high holidays. Easy and yummy. Note: I use a food processor to grind the almonds; it's really very simple. But, you can also buy almond meal if it's available at your local stores...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon butter, softened
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5 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 cup almonds, finely ground
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1/4 cup almonds, slivered
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1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
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1 teaspoon ground cloves
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 teaspoons ground cardamom
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1 tablespoon lemon peel, finely grated
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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1 cup honey
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup cold water