CINNAMON-APPLE HONEY CAKE

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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

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Ingredients

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.