Preheat Oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit

Prepare TWO 9 x 5 inch Loaf pans- Spray with non-stick stuff, line bottom of the pans with parchment paper, then spray again.

In bowl of a large Stand Mixer, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and allspice. Stir it a bit.

Set the mixer to low. Add the rest of the ingredients slowly. If you have a splash guard on your mixing bowl, this would be a good time to use it. Otherwise... wear an apron. And go slowly.

Scrape down the sides and under the beater, then mix some more.

The batter will be sort of like melted caramel when it's ready.

Pour into prepared baking pans.

If you like Almonds... sprinkle the top of the batter with the almonds.

Bake at 325 for about 1 hour and 10 minutes

Honey Cake is done when a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. If it comes out wet, give it another 5 minutes.

Let cool in pan on rack for 10 to 15 minutes.

Slide a knife around the sides to loosen... and turn the loaf out. Flip right side up onto the cooling rack.

Let cool

Slice and eat.

This cake tastes even better the next day