Hasselback Apple Cake Recipe

Name: Hasselback Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing; 3 tiny apples, peeled, halved, and cored; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; 2 teaspoons light brown sugar; 6 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons honey plus 1 /4 cup; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 eggs, yolks and whites separated; 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice; Coarse sea salt; 1/2 cup heavy cream, beaten to soft peaks

Servings: persons

10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing
3 tiny apples, peeled, halved, and cored
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons honey plus 1 /4 cup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs, yolks and whites separated
1 cup all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
Coarse sea salt
1/2 cup heavy cream, beaten to soft peaks

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["Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter, then line the bottom of the pan with a round of parchment paper and grease the paper as well. Place the apple halves, cut side down, on a cutting board. Use a knife to cut halfway through the apple halves in thin parallel slices, so that they stay intact. This is hasselbacking. In a bowl, toss the apples with the lemon juice and the light brown sugar.", "Beat together the butter and granulated sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the 2 tablespoons of honey and beat until combined. Add the vanilla and egg yolks, beating until just combined. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and kosher salt in a small bowl. Fold the flour mixture into the butter-sugar mixture until just combined.", "In another bowl with clean beaters, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, about
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5 minutes. With a rubber spatula, stir half of the egg whites into the batter, then gently fold in the remaining egg whites until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top. Arrange the apple halves, flat side down, onto the cake batter, pressing them down slightly. Pour the accumulated apple juices onto the cake. Bake until a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.", "Let cool on a rack for 5 minutes, then slide a knife around the edge of the cake and remove the sides of the springform pan. Let the cake cool completely.", "When ready to serve, make a glaze in a small pot by warming the remaining 1/4 cup honey with the orange juice and whisking together until loose. Brush the honey mixture all over the cake and sprinkle with the coarse sea salt. Serve with the whipped cream."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing, 3 tiny apples, peeled, halved, and cored, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 teaspoons light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Hasselback Apple Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hasselback Apple Cake

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