Spice Honey and Apple Cake

Happy fall! It is, in my opinion, the best time of the year. The crisp air, the vibrant colors of the changing leaves, the cozy sweaters, the spooky and fun movies, and of course, the delicious desserts.

This year, Andrew and I joined some friends at an apple orchard with some friends in Julian, California. The mountain town is known for being a popular fall destination, especially with its many apple picking, orchards, and treats. While we have visited Julian many times, we had never gone apple picking before.

Apples are often associated with fall and I thought it would be the perfect focus for my latest recipe. So, with a bag full of different apple types, I wanted to try my hand at a cake that’s perfect for autumn.

Spiced Honey and Apple Cake

  • 3/4 cup honey

  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1 1/4 cups flour

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

  • 1 cup chopped, peeled apples

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a round cake pan with nonstick spray and line the pan with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the honey, brown sugar, sugar, egg, oil, buttermilk, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.

  3. Whisk in flour, baking powder, and baking soda until well-combined. Then, fold in the apples.

  4. Pour the batter into the pan and tap it gently on the counter to release air bubbles. Scatter the sliced almonds over the top.

  5. Bake 35-45 minutes until the cake is golden and an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Cool for at least 15 minutes before taking it out of the pan. Then enjoy!

Food & DrinkJordyn Bergspice honey and apple cake, autumn recipe, autum bakingComment