




Solstice Cake
(we make this for both Summer Solstice (Litha) and Winter Soltice (Yule).
3 cups flour
3 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped cashews
1 cup dried dates, minced
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water
For the syrup:
1/4 cup honey
2 Tbsp water
Juice of 1 small lemon
1/2 tsp grated lemon (optional)
Making the nut cake:
The way to make the cake is to mix it on a board, using your hands, but you can also mix the ingredients together in a bowl. Either way, you first combine the dry ingredients. Make a mound with a well in the centre. Pour the oil and water slowly into the well, then mix again. Knead the dough for about a minute; don't knead too long or the texture of the cakes will be gluey. Grease a 9" pan with oil. Press the dough gently into the pan. Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for one hour. Remove, and allow to cool. Run a knife along the edge of the cake. Then place plate over pan and flip it over to remove the cake.
Making the honey syrup:
Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat just until the honey is dissolved. Next, place the cooled nut cake onto a shallow plate or serving tray. With a fork, make small holes over the top of the cake. Slowly pour the warm syrup over the cake, and allow to sit for one hour.
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As the days begin to grow longer, may your skies be cerulean blue and the sunshine as gold as honey upon your brow.
Blessed Solstice!
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