Honey Cake

Bring oven to 350°F heat.

Separate eggs into yolks and whites.

Beat butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth.

Add egg yolks gradually, beating well after each addition.

Add honey and blend thoroughly.

Make a mixture of flour, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and baking powder in a medium mixing bowl.

Add flour mixture to butter mixture. Stir thoroughly.

Beat egg whites in a medium mixing bowl.

When stiff, add egg whites to batter mixture.

Grease and flour a loaf pan.

Place batter into the pan and bake for about 1 hour until surface is slightly firm.

When done, a knife or toothpick inserted into the center of the flan should come out nearly clean.

Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for 8 to 10 minutes.

Remove from loaf pan to cool on a wire rack.

Cut cake into slices and serve in plates.