Honey Apple Cake

A classic Honey Apple Cake that’s delicious and easy to make. Perfect for any occasion! You’ll definitely want to save this recipe!

This post is sponsored by Danish Creamery. All opinions are my own.

Honey Apple Cake

Just a couple more days and it’s officially Fall. And if you’re into baking, this is by far the best season to whip up some treats – starting with this Honey Apple cake! I’ve made it so many times, I know the ingredients by heart. What I love about this cake is that it’s a great recipe to transition into the season but it also works year round.

This Honey Apple Cake is a total game changer! It’s super soft and buttery, with yummy apple chunks and a sweet honey flavor. What I love about this cake is that it’s a great recipe to transition into the season but it also works year round.

I teamed up with Danish Creamery to develop this recipe, we use these products in our every day life as well as in every cake I make for YoC. Their butter is made with two simple ingredients: high-quality cream from California pasture-raised cows, and a touch of sea salt. Plus, it has 85% butter fat (!!), which is perfect for baking.

A classic Honey Apple Cake that's delicious and easy to make. Perfect for any occasion! You'll definitely want to save this recipe!

difference between european-style butter and American butter

European-style butter refers to cultured butter that has been churned to at least 82% butterfat, as opposed to an all-American butter which contains 80% fat and isn’t cultured. So, what does this mean for you? Well, although you can use them interchangeably, more fat means flakier crusts, fluffier biscuits and butterier cakes! If you aren’t using European-style butter you’re definitely missing out.

How to make a Honey Apple Cake from scratch

This Honey Apple Cake is made with simple, high quality and seasonal ingredients. Here’s what you need:

  • Gala apples: my favorite kind, for their mild and sweet flavor. They’re easy to find, and I always go for organic ones.
  • Danish Creamery Unsalted European Style Butter (room temp): with 85% butter fat you know this cake will turn out soft and delicious.
  • Honey: buy local raw honey, when possible.
  • All purpose flour: I use unbleached (a personal preference). You can read more about bleached vs unbleached flour here, and make your choice!
  • Spices: to give it a fall flavor, I added cinnamon, a hint of nutmeg and ginger.
  • Light Brown Sugar: love the addition of brown sugar for a light caramel flavor.
  • Necessary Equipment: a stand mixer or hand mixer and a bundt cake pan.
  • Basics: eggs, milk, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sugar, vanilla.

To make this recipe: first, cream the butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add the eggs and egg yolk, vanilla, milk and honey. In a separate bowl, whisk the dry ingredients. Peel, core and chop the apples into very small chunks. Add the dry ingredients (reserve about 1/4 cup and set aside) to the wet and continue mixing until fully combined. Add the apple chunks to the 1/4 cup of flour mixture, this helps the chunks to not sink at the bottom of the cake. Fold in the apple chunks and transfer to a greased and floured bundt cake pan.

Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. If using a regular cake pan, cook for about 50 minutes, as the center takes longer to cook.

A classic Honey Apple Cake that's delicious and easy to make. Perfect for any occasion! You'll definitely want to save this recipe!

How long does a Honey Apple cake last?

Store this cake in a dry place at room temperature for up to 4 days. If it’s hot or humid, store in the fridge and cover with foil, so that it doesn’t absorb other odors.

To serve, slice and drizzle some warm honey on top. Avoid adding honey to the entire cake so that it doesn’t get soggy.

Check out other fall recipes:

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Honey Apple Cake

Honey Apple Cake


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  • Author: Rosana
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cake, 12 servings

Description

A classic Honey Apple Cake that’s delicious and easy to make. Perfect for any occasion! You’ll definitely want to save this recipe!


Ingredients

  • 8 tbsp Danish Creamery Unsalted European Style Butter, softener
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs + 1 yolk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup raw local honey, plus more for serving
  • 2 cups all purpose flour, unbleached
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 medium size Gala Apples, peeled, cored and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease and flour a bundt cake pan, or an 8″ round cake pan.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter, sugar and brown sugar. Add the eggs and yolk and continue mixing. Add the vanilla, milk and honey.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.
  4. Chop the apples into small chunks. Reserve 1/4 cup of the dry mixture and stir the apples. This prevents the apples from sinking.
  5. Add the dry ingredients, one cup at a time, to the wet mix. Continue mixing at medium-low speed until all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
  6. Fold in the apple chunks. Transfer to prepared cake pan and smooth out the top with an angled spatula.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, if using a bundt pan. And for 45-50 if using a round cake pan.
  8. Allow to cool for 15 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack or cake stand.
  9. If decorating as pictured, slice 1/2 apple and arrange them onto one side of the cake.
  10. When ready to serve, slice and drizzle some warm honey on top. Avoid adding honey to the entire cake so that it doesn’t get soggy.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: dessert
  • Cuisine: american, jewish

* This post is brought to you by Danish Creamery. All content, including recipe, photos, and words are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Yoga of Cooking, mindful.

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