Honey Cake (Lekach)

1/2 cup strong coffee 1 cup honey 1 tablespoon brandy (optional) 2 eggs 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/4 teaspoons ground ginger 1/8 teaspoons ground nutmeg 1/8 teaspoons ground cloves

Makes 12 Servings Preheat oven to 300° F. Coat a 9-inch square pan with vegetable spray. Combine coffee, honey and brandy; mix well and set aside. Beat eggs in large mixing bowl; add oil and brown sugar. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices in medium bowl; mix well. Add flour mixture to egg mixture alternately with honey mixture. Blend well. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Per Serving: 237 Cal; 4g Fat; 48g Carb; 40mg Cholesterol; 288mg Sodium Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 Fat