WICCAN HANDFASTING CAKE (from Candlelight Spells)

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup honey
5 eggs
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
2½ teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon rosewater
pinch of basil
6 fresh rose geranium leaves

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy and light.  Add the honey and mix well. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Gradually add the flour and blend thoroughly with a large wooden spoon following each egg.  Stir in the lemon rind, lemon juice, rosewater, and a pinch of basil -- the herb of love.  Line the bottom of a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan with the rose geranium leaves and then pour in the batter.  Bake the cake in a preheated 350 degree oven for one hour and 15 minutes.  Remove from oven when done and let it stand on a rack for 20 minutes before unmolding.  Sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the handfasting cake just before serving.