This quick and easy cake is a holiday cake from the Turkish Jewish tradition. Make extra cakes and share them with your friends and family as gifts.

Nut Cake
3	C	All-purpose flour
3	tbsp	Sugar
1/2	tsp	Ground cloves
1/2	tsp	Ground cinnamon
2	C	Finely chopped walnuts
1	C	Dried dates, minced
1	C	Vegetable oil
1	C	Water

The traditional way is to mix all dry ingredients on a board using your hands, rubbing and sifting them until well mixed. Make a mound and put a hole in the center. Pour oil and water in center and make into a dough. Knead the dough for about 1 minute.

1. Put all the dry ingredients in a bowl if you must, and mix well. Add the oil and water and make a dough. Knead for 1 minute or so.
2. Place dough in a greased 9" pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Remove and allow to cool.

The Honey Syrup
1 1/2	C	Honey
1/2	C	Water
1	sm	Lemon, juiced
1/2	tsp	Lemon zest, finely grated

1. In a pot over medium high heat cook honey, water, lemon juice and zest. Allow to reduce by 1/4.
2. Place cake in a shallow plate and with a fork, make holes all over the top of the cake. Pour the warm syrup over the cake and allow to sit 1 hour before serving.

   This is a delicious cake that is great with coffee.