• prep: 30 min
• cook: 0 hr
• total: 30 min

servings:

[Photograph: María del Mar Sacasa] Honey, warm spices, coffee, apple cider, and whiskey— this cake will put you in a festive fall mood. About the author: María del Mar Sacasa is a recipe developer, food stylist, and author of the food blog High Heels & Frijoles. Behind her girly façade lurks a truck driver's appetite. Read about her cravings and suffer through her occasional rants on Twitter @HHandFrijoles and Pinterest. Every recipe we publish is tested, tasted, and Serious Eats-approved by our staff. Never miss a recipe again by following @SeriousRecipes on Twitter!

• 1 cup vegetable oil, plus additional for greasing pan
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup freshly brewed strong coffee
• 2 teaspoons grated zest from 1 orange
• 1/2 cup (about 3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups (about 8 1/4 ounces) packed dark brown sugar
• 3 1/2 cups (about 17 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups honey, divided
• 3/4 cup apple cider
• 1/3 cup whiskey or bourbon
• 3 large eggs, at room temperature

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