Best 8 Honey Apple Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Honey Apple Cake, a symphony of sweet and tangy flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Featuring a moist and tender crumb, this cake is studded with chunks of crisp apples and infused with the golden sweetness of honey. The glaze, made with a combination of honey and lemon juice, adds an extra layer of flavor and shine that makes this cake irresistible. This recipe also includes variations for a gluten-free and vegan version, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delightful treat. Additionally, you'll find a recipe for a mouthwatering Apple Cider Caramel Sauce that perfectly complements the cake, elevating it to a truly special dessert experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE HONEY BUNDT CAKE



Apple Honey Bundt Cake image

The batter of this moist and delicious cake could also be baked in two loaf pans. Reduce baking time to 45 minutes. To make this even more special, dust with confectioners' sugar, sprinkle with cinnamon, or drizzle with warm honey before serving.

Provided by JAYDA

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
¾ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
3 apples - peeled, cored and shredded
¾ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch Bundt pan or 2 loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and oil. Beat in the eggs until light, then stir in the honey and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice; stir into the batter just until moistened. Fold in the apples and nuts. Transfer batter to prepared pan or pans (see Cook's Note).
  • Bake Bundt cake until a toothpick inserted into the crown comes out clean, about one hour. (Start checking for doneness after 50 minutes.) Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before inverting onto a plate and tapping out of the pan. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar, sprinkle with cinnamon, or drizzle with warm honey before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.8 calories, Carbohydrate 60.2 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 352.9 mg, Sugar 38 g

CINNAMON-APPLE HONEY CAKE



Cinnamon-Apple Honey Cake image

We're not keen on desserts, but I wanted to make my husband a small cake for his birthday. So I created this honey cake for the occasion, and the cake came out moist, elegant and delicious. -Rebecca Zeissler, Forest Park, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
3/4 cup thinly sliced peeled tart apple
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons honey

Steps:

  • Line a 6-in. round baking pan with parchment; coat paper with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Arrange apple slices in a single layer over cinnamon., In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. Add milk and vanilla; beat on low speed until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and remaining cinnamon; stir into creamed mixture just until blended. Spoon over apple. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Invert immediately onto a serving plate; drizzle with honey. Serve warm if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HONEY-GLAZED GERMAN APPLE CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Honey-Glazed German Apple Cake Recipe by Tasty image

This delicious butter cake is a slightly sweeter and more festive spin on a German tea-time classic. Making this cake a day ahead of serving allows the apples to infuse the cake, and it means there's one less thing to do the day of. Pair with ice cream or fresh unsweetened whipped cream!

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ sticks unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
1 ½ cups all purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 cup sugar
1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest
2 large eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
2 sweet tart apples, such as honeycrips
1 tablespoon honey
1 ½ teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 335°F (170°C). Grease a 9-inch (22 cm) tart pan (with a removable base) with butter, then dust with flour, turning to coat evenly and tapping out the excess.
  • In a large bowl, cream the sugar, butter, and lemon zest together with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
  • Make a well in the center of the creamed sugar and butter. Add the eggs, vanilla, and salt to the well. Beat to combine.
  • Sift in the flour and baking powder, then beat just to incorporate. The batter will be thick and sticky.
  • Using a rubber spatula, transfer the batter to the prepared tart pan and spread in an even layer, starting at the center and working toward the outer edges.
  • Cut lobes off of the apples, then discard the cores.
  • Stick a skewer crosswise through the flat side of each apple wedge, just deep enough so the skewer is not exposed; this will prevent the knife from cutting all the way through the apple. Set the apples flat-side down and thinly slice lengthwise, stopping your knife when you hit the skewer. Remove the skewers.
  • Arrange the apples in a circle pattern over the batter and gently push in to submerge slightly.
  • Bake the cake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost completely clean. The cake will brown around the edges before it's done.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the honey and water.
  • Brush the honey mixture over the top of the warm cake.
  • The cake can be served immediately, but it is even better the next day, as the apples will infuse the cake with their flavor when left to sit covered at room temperature overnight. Remove the tart ring, then slice and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 18 grams

APPLE CIDER HONEY CAKE



Apple Cider Honey Cake image

Alex Levin, the pastry chef of Osteria Morini in Washington, adapted this Rosh Hashana honey cake recipe from his grandmother, an accomplished baker, though he put his own touches on it. Mr. Levin took out the cloves, allspice and raisins, and added an apple cider compote to the batter, which moistens the cake and gives it a caramelized apple flavor that deepens the cake beyond honey and spice. With its combination of apples and honey, it's a lovely and symbolic finale for a New Year's celebration.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 to 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds/910 grams Granny Smith apples (about 5 or 6 apples), peeled, cored and cut into medium chunks
3/4 cup/150 grams light brown sugar
4 tablespoons/56 grams unsalted butter, or use 1/4 cup/60 milliliters grapeseed or other neutral oil
1/2 to 1 1/2 cups/118 to 355 milliliters apple cider
3/4 cup/170 grams melted unsalted butter or 3/4 cup/177 milliliters olive oil, more for the pan
2 1/2 cups/310 grams all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 large eggs
3/4 cup/177 milliliters honey
1/4 cup/60 milliliters whiskey
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Prepare the apple cider butter: Combine apples, light brown sugar and butter or oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until mixture comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is reduced and appears soft and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Let mixture cool slightly, then transfer to a large measuring cup and add enough apple cider to make 3 cups/710 milliliters. Transfer mixture to a food processor or blender and purée until smooth. (This can be made up to 1 day ahead.)
  • Prepare the cake: Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 325 degrees. Generously grease a 10-inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together eggs, prepared apple cider butter, honey, melted butter or oil and whiskey. Whisk in the dry ingredients until smooth.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until firm to the touch and a cake tester comes out clean. Cool for 30 minutes, then carefully unmold cake and let cool completely on a wire rack. Before serving, transfer cake to a platter and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 371, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 402 milligrams, Sugar 35 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH HONEY GLAZE



FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH HONEY GLAZE image

I found this recipe on a FaceBook page called Slice of Life!!! It is so good and moist I just had to share it.

Provided by Ann McCue

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

GLAZE
1 c powdered sugar
2 Tbsp honey
2 Tbsp milk
CAKE
3 c honeycrisp or granny smith apples peeled and diced ( i used granny smith in this one and it took 2 large apples)
1 c lightly toasted walnuts
2 tsp vanilla
2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 c sugar
1 1/4 c vegetable or canola oil
3 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees lightly grease or spray bundt pan
  • 2. In a bowl mix the apples, walnuts, vanilla and cinnamon. set aside. In a seperate bowl sift together the flour, soda and salt.
  • 3. Beat sugar,oil and eggs in large bowl. Add dry ingredents and beat until combined. (Batter will be thick) Fold in apple mixture.
  • 4. Scrape batter into sprayed bundt pan and bake on center rack for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. ( mine took 1hr 15 minutes) Allow cake to cool 45 minutes or so. turn onto plate and drizzle with glaze

HONEY APPLE CAKE



Honey Apple Cake image

Provided by Doris Schechter

Categories     Cake     Coffee     Dessert     Bake     Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur     Apple     Winter     Kosher     Honey     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes one 10-inch tube cake, or 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 extra-large eggs
1 cup honey
3/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled
2 large McIntosh apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom and sides of a 10-inch angel food cake pan. Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom and line the pan with it. Do not grease the paper.
  • 2. Onto a large sheet of wax paper, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
  • 3. In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs. Beat on medium speed until combined.
  • 4. Turn the machine off and add the honey. Beat on low speed until blended. Increase the speed to medium and beat for 30 seconds.
  • 5. Turn off the machine again and add the dry ingredients, alternating with the coffee, until the batter is combined. (The batter will be loose.)
  • 6. With a wooden spoon, stir in the chopped apples.
  • 7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 1 hour 20 minutes, or until the cake is deep golden on top and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the pan from the oven to a wire rack and let it stand for 5 minutes. Remove the sides of the pan and carefully remove the cake from the bottom. Let the cake stand right side up on a wire rack to cool. Store the cake, covered in plastic wrap, in the refrigerator for 1 week.
  • To Freeze: Make the cake as directed in the recipe, let it cool completely, then wrap it well in plastic wrap and place it in a large freezer bag. Freeze for up to several weeks.
  • To Defrost: Remove all the wrappings and let it stand at room temperature until ready to serve.

APPLE CIDER HONEY CAKE



APPLE CIDER HONEY CAKE image

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake

Yield Makes 1 - 8", 3 layers cake, 2 filling; serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 31

For the cake:
8 oz canola oil
298 g pure cane sugar
3 lg eggs
1 C honey, good quality wildflower or blackberry
471 g unbleached all-purpose flour
1 T bakng powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 T + 1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground clove
1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
4 fl oz freshly squeezed orange juice
4 fl oz ginger ale, good quality
4 fl oz decaf espresso
2 fl oz rum
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the apple pie filling:
3 med apples
50 g pure cane sugar
2 T unbleached, all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
pinch of groung ginger
pinch of ground clove
pinch of kosher salt
1 T unsalted butter
For the caramel apple cider glaze:
1 C brown sugar
4 oz unsalted butter
4 fl oz heavy cream

Steps:

  • For the cake: Creaming method. Spray and line with parchment paper, 2 - 8" pans. One, 1/3 (1# 1.2oz) full, the other 2/3rds (2# 2.4oz) full. Bake in 350 degree (F) oven until toothpick comes out clean, around 45 minutes for the 2/3 full pan. Cool the cake layers and cut one into two equal layers. Wrap in plastic wrap separately and place in frige until ready to assemble. For the filling: peel, core and slice the apples (whatever thickness you desire). Place them in a bowl of cold water until ready to use. Combine dry ingredients. Strain the apples and place them in a saute pan with the tablespoon of butter. Sprinkle the dry ingredients over and saute until the apples are tender. You may add a little water if the filling begins to dry out before the apples are tender. For the glaze: place ingredients in a large sauce pot, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes. Swirl the pan to combine ingredients if necesary. Let sit to thicken for approximately 30 minutes. To assemble: place one cake layer on a cake stand or plate, cover with 1/2 of the filling, place another cake round centered on top and repeat with remaining cake filling. After placing the last cake round centered on top, pour over warm (slightly cooled and thickend) caramel apple cider glaze. Enjoy.

APPLE HONEY BUNDT CAKE



APPLE HONEY BUNDT CAKE image

Categories     Apple     Nut

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 recipe - 2 eggs
3/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 recipe - 3 apples, peeled, cored and shredded
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and oil. Beat in the eggs until light, then stir in the honey and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and allspice; stir into the batter just until moistened. Fold in the apples and nuts.
  • Bake for 50 to 65 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the crown comes out clean. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes before inverting onto a plate and tapping out of the pan.

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples. For this recipe, it's best to use a firm, tart apple such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. These apples will hold their shape when baked and provide a nice contrast to the sweet honey glaze.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This usually takes about 45-50 minutes, but may vary depending on your oven.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing. This will help the glaze set properly.
  • If you don't have a wire rack, you can cool the cake on a baking sheet. Just be sure to place a piece of parchment paper underneath the cake to prevent it from sticking.

Conclusion:

This honey apple cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet apples, honey glaze, and moist cake is sure to please everyone. With just a few simple tips, you can make a perfect honey apple cake every time.

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