Chocolate-Honey Swirl Cake

Ingredients

HONEY BATTER

• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon clove
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup honey
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/2 cup brewed tea, cooled
• 1/4 cup orange juice

CHOCOLATE BATTER

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/3 cup sifted unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 cup cola drink (flat, use Coke Cola for this)
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chip (optional)
• grated chocolate, for topping

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Generously grease a 10-inch tube pan.

3. 3

   For the honey batter; in a bowl mix together all the dry ingredients (up to and including the allspice).

4. 4

   Using a whisk or electric mixer, blend in the oil, honey, white and brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, cooled tea and orange juice; mix well until smooth; set aside.

5. 5

   For the chocolate batter; in another large bowl combine flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda; using a whisk or electric mixer, blend in white and brown sugars, oil, eggs, vanilla and flat Coke-Cola drink; mix until well blended and smooth.

6. 6

   Mix in the chocolate chips (if using).

7. 7

   Pour the honey batter into the prepared tube pan, then top with the chocolate batter.

8. 8

   Bake for about 55-60 minutes, or until the cake tests done.

9. 9

   Cool about 10 minutes in pan then remove to a serving plate.

10. 10

    While the cake is still warm sprinkle with grated chocolate and allow to melt.