Wonderful Polish Cake

A Polish cake often refers to traditional desserts like “Sernik” (Polish cheesecake) or “Makowiec” (poppy seed roll). However, when people refer to a “wonderful Polish cake,” they might be talking about a dessert with layers, sweet flavors, and a delightful texture.

Here’s a recipe for a Polish Honey Cake (Piernik), a rich, spiced cake that’s perfect for any occasion.

Polish Honey Cake (Piernik)

Ingredients:

• For the cake:
  • 2 1/2 cups (300g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground allspice
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) honey
  • 1/2 cup (120g) sugar
  • 1/2 cup (120g) unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) strong brewed coffee or water
  • 1/2 cup (75g) chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
• For the icing (optional):
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk or lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

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