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Apple-Honey Cake
Ingredients
- 4 mediumhoneycrisp apples
peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
- 3 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
divided
- 1 tspfreshly grated ginger
- 3 call-purpose flour
- 2 tspbaking powder
- 1 tspbaking soda
- 1 tspsalt
- ¾ tspcinnamon
- ¾ tspnutmeg
- ¾ tspcardamom
- 3 largeeggs
at room temperature
- 1 clight brown sugar
- 2 tbspapple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ tspvanilla extract
- 1 choney
- ½ cbrewed black coffee
cooled
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cubed apples and 1 tablespoon oil together in a 9-by-13-inch large baking dish. Bake, stirring occasionally, until the apples are soft and slightly translucent, about 45 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon grated ginger; stir to combine. Set aside to cool slightly.
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- 2
Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. Line the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan with parchment paper, with some of the paper coming up the sides. (Alternatively, line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper and coat the sides with cooking spray.)
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- 3
Combine 3 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¾ teaspoon each cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom in a large bowl. In a separate large bowl, whisk 3 eggs and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil until combined. Add 1 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar and 1½ teaspoons vanilla; whisk until frothy, about 1 minute.
- 4
Combine 1 cup honey and ½ cup cooled coffee in a large measuring cup, stirring until the honey dissolves. Add the coffee mixture and the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three batches, alternating between the two and folding until incorporated. Add the cooled apples; fold until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
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- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the cake is browned on top, pulling away from the sides of the pan and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour and 5 minutes to 1 hour and 15 minutes. Let cool for 1 hour before removing the sides of the pan. Refrigerate overnight. Remove from the fridge and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.
Apple-Honey Cake
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About this Recipe
Craving a dessert that perfectly captures the cozy essence of autumn? This Apple-Honey Cake is a tender, warming treat that brings together the best flavors of the season in every single bite.
This Apple-Honey Cake truly works its magic through a thoughtful blend of ingredients. Featuring sweet, crisp honeycrisp apples, aromatic ginger, and a unique touch of extra-virgin olive oil, it promises a wonderfully moist crumb. The addition of brewed black coffee subtly deepens the flavor profile without making the cake taste like coffee, while a comforting medley of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom envelops each slice in warm spice.
Prepare for a delightful dessert experience. Each forkful of this Apple-Honey Cake offers a tender, moist texture, infused with the gentle sweetness of honey and the bright, fruity notes of baked apples. The warm spices provide a comforting aroma and taste, making it an ideal ending to any meal, especially as the weather turns cooler. It’s a rich, yet balanced, celebration of fall flavors that will leave you feeling completely satisfied.
While this Apple-Honey Cake highlights honeycrisp apples, you can easily experiment with other apple varieties like Fuji or Granny Smith for a tarter note. Feel free to adjust the spice blend to your liking, perhaps adding a touch more cinnamon or a hint of allspice. For a different twist, try using a dark, robust honey for a more pronounced flavor or a lighter clover honey for a subtle sweetness.
Serve this beautiful Apple-Honey Cake as the centerpiece of your fall dessert spread. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings, a cozy Sunday afternoon, or simply as a comforting treat with a cup of tea or coffee.