In a small frying pan, heat the honey and spices until boiling, remove from heat and set aside.

Whip the butter with the egg yolks, add the sugar and whip again until the mixture turns white.

Beat egg whites until stiff.

Add the warmed spiced honey to the egg mixture, add the flour a little at a time, mixing well, until the mixture is smooth.

Add the bicarbonate, nuts and egg whites, mixing gently. If the mixture is a little too stiff, add a few spoonfuls of liquid cream or milk to loosen the mixture.

Pour into a pan lined with baking paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180° for about 50 minutes. If the cake browns too quickly, cover it with aluminum foil to protect it.