Handfasting Cake
1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
5 eggs
2 cups flour
1 tbs grated lemon rind
2 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp rosewater
pinch of basil
6 fresh rose geranium leaves
flowers as decorations
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy and light. add
the honey and mix well. add the eggs, one at a time, beating well
after each addition. gradually add the flour and blend thoroughly
with a large wooden spoon following each egg. stir in lemon rind,
lemon juice, rose water and a pinch of basil-the herb of love. line
the bottom of a greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan with the rose geranium
leaves and then pour in the batter. Bake the cake in a preheated 350
degree oven for one hour and 15 minutes. remove from oven when done
and let stand on rack for 20 minutes before unmolding. Sprinkle
powdered sugar on top of the handfasting cake and decorate with
flowers and herbs (such as roses, rosemary, etc...)
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