Spiced Honey-Apple Cake Recipe

Name: Spiced Honey-Apple Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large apples, peeled, cored, sliced about 1/2 inch thick (I used Honeycrisp.); 10 ounces unsalted butter + more for the pan; 6 tablespoons honey, divided; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (288 grams); 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, plus more for the top of the cake; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk or soured milk; 1 1/4 cups brown sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup turbinado sugar

Servings: persons

4 large apples, peeled, cored, sliced about 1/2 inch thick (I used Honeycrisp.)
10 ounces unsalted butter + more for the pan
6 tablespoons honey, divided
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (288 grams)
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, plus more for the top of the cake
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups buttermilk or soured milk
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup turbinado sugar

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["Heat oven to 350u00b0 F. Butter an 11x14 ceramic dish. Core and peel apples, and cut into 1/2"" slices. Set aside 14-16 slices for the top of the cake. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large pan and continue cooking till brown and nutty-smelling. Saute apples in browned butter until soft, about 10-15 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey, and continue to cook until apples are browned and liquid is reduced. Set aside and let cool.", "In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg.
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In a medium liquid measuring cup, stir together vanilla extract and buttermilk.", "In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream the rest of the butter with the brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in 3 eggs and add 4 tablespoons of honey. Beat until thoroughly blended.", "Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk mixture to the bowl, stirring gently after each addition. Finish stirring by hand, ensuring that there are no pockets of flour and the batter is thoroughly combined.", "Pour half the batter into the prepared pan. Cover with sauteed apples and spread the other half of the batter over the apples. Smooth the top, and place the reserved raw apple slices on top. Sprinkle turbinado sugar over the top.", "Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the top of the cake is golden brown and a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake may slightly pull away from the sides of the pan. Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool to room temperature."]

1805

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 4 large apples, peeled, cored, sliced about 1/2 inch thick (I used Honeycrisp.), 10 ounces unsalted butter + more for the pan, 6 tablespoons honey, divided, 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (288 grams), and more.

Yes, Spiced Honey-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.

Spiced Honey-Apple Cake

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