Mix   1 tsp baking soda
1/2 c strong coffee
let stand
Mix with electric beater  
4 eggs
1 c sugar
until light and lemon colored;
add 1/2 c oil
1 c liquid honey
beat until light.

Mix 2 2/3 c flour
1/3 c cocoa powder (unsweetened)  
3 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
tsp ginger
1 tsp grated nutmeg

Add to egg/honey mixture ,
 along with the coffee mixture.
Stir in 1 peeled apple grated 1 whole lemon,
pits removed, grated
add if desired 3/4c chopped nuts(walnuts)
and/or 3/4 c raisins or currants.

Place in a greased and parchment lined 10 inch tube pan or 9x13 pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 min and then at 300 degrees for 60 min
or until a toothpick comes out clean. Turn over on a rack until cool.  
Dust with powdered sugar.