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	Honey Cake 01

		Spiced Honey Cakes 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup plus 2 Tbs white flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 cup olive oil 3/4 cup orange juice 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves pinch salt 1 cup honey 1 cup water 5 whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick 1 slice orange 1/2 tsp almond extract 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves Mix flour with baking powder and baking soda and set aside. Beat olive oil with orange juice, cinnamon, ground cloves and salt and continue beating. Gradually stir in flour and mix well until a medium soft dough is formed. Let stand for 10-15 minutes. Start the oven now, setting it to 350. Shape dough into mounded ovals, the size of a large walnut and flat on the bottom. Place on an ungreased baking sheet and bake until light golden, about 20-25 minutes. Let cool. While the honey cakes are cooling, combine all syrup ingredients except almond extract in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Skim the froth and remove the cloves, cinnamon stick and orange slice and add the almond extract. With a slotted spoon, dip the cooled honey cakes into the hot syrup for 30-35 seconds. Remove caredully and place on a platter. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle on each cake. Makes 15-20 cakes.