Spiced Apple Cake With Honey Caramel Sauce

Shaziya

This Spiced Apple Cake with Honey Caramel Sauce is a cozy masterpiece that brings warmth to any occasion. In just 25 minutes of prep and an hour of baking, you’ll have a dessert that feels like a hug in every bite.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 1

Servings people

Ingredients

For The Honey Caramel

½ cup heavy cream 120 ml/4 fl oz
½ cup honey 120 ml /4 fl oz
½ cup light brown sugar 100 g/3 oz
¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter 55 g/2 oz, cut into one-inch pieces

For The Apples

3 cups cut apple pieces 300 g/11 oz, About three medium apples, peeled and cut into ½ inch pieces
2 tablespoons granulated sugar 30 g/1 oz
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground clove

For The Cake

2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 330 g/13 oz
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter 113 g/4 oz, softened to room temperature
1 cup dark brown sugar 200 g/7 oz
¼ cup honey 60 ml/2 fl oz
4 large eggs at room temperature
1 cup vegetable oil 240 ml/8 fl oz
¾ cup unsweetened applesauce 180 ml/6 fl oz, at room temperature

Instructions

To Make The Honey Caramel: Measure the cream and warm it in the microwave for about 20 seconds. Place it next to your stove, along with the butter.
In a medium saucepan, place the honey, brown sugar, and cream of tartar and cook over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture starts to boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for about 4 minutes while stirring every 20 seconds.
Pour in the heavy cream while stirring, then add the butter. Stir until the butter is completely melted.
Pour the caramel into a glass container and refrigerate until use and up to 3 days.
To Prepare The Apples: Place the apple pieces in a large bowl and sprinkle over the granulated sugar, cinnamon, and clove.
Use a spoon to stir and set aside.
To Make The Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), grease one 10 cups bundt pan butter, and sprinkle with flour. Remove any excess flour, and set aside.
Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and set aside.
In a bowl of a stand mixer (or with a handheld electric mixer), place the butter, brown sugar, and honey and beat on medium-high speed until lighter in color and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, waiting until each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl, then slowly drizzle in the oil on medium-high speed.
Reduce speed to low, then add the flour mixture in three additions alternating with applesauce. Starting and finishing with the dry ingredients.
Once you add the last portion of the flour, turn the mixer off and use a rubber spatula to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
Pour ½ the batter into the greased pan, then sprinkle ½ the amount of the spiced apples. Repeat with the remaining batter and apple.
Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center of the cake.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes before inverting the cake.
When ready to serve, place the cake over your serving dish, drizzle with the honey caramel, slice, and serve. Store at room temperature, covered for up to three days.

Keyword apple, cake, caramel, honey, spices