Spice Cake With Honey Rum Sauce Recipe

Name: Spice Cake With Honey Rum Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups shredded, unpeeled green apples; 2 eggs; 6 tablespoons melted corn oil margarine; 1/4 cup honey; ⅔ cup molasses; 1 1/4 cups warm water; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons rum; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded, unpeeled green apples
2 eggs
6 tablespoons melted corn oil margarine
1/4 cup honey
⅔ cup molasses
1 1/4 cups warm water
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons rum
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

1
To make the cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2
Grease and flour a 9-by-13-inch cake pan and set aside.
3
In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt.
4
Stir in the shredded apples.
5
In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted margarine, honey, molasses and warm water.
6
Pour over the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
7
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
8
Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
9
Place on a rack to cool.
10
To make the sauce, place the honey and the rum in a small saucepan over low heat.
11
Heat just until the mixture is hot and the honey has a thin consistency.
12
Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
13
Cut the cake, either warm or at room temperature, into squares and place on plates.
14
Spoon some of the sauce over and around the cake and serve immediately.

521

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, and more.

Yes, Spice Cake With Honey Rum Sauce 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.

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Spice Cake With Honey Rum Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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