Welcome, dear friends! It’s Anne, your guide to all things delicious. Join me in the kitchen for a baking escapade where we’ll create a heavenly treat: the Apple Honey Bundt Cake spotlighted on Beyond The Bayou Blog.
Indulge in the irresistible blend of sweet Honeycrisp apples and golden honey with our Apple Honey Bundt Cake Recipe. This delightful dessert offers a perfect harmony of flavors, combining the natural sweetness of ripe apples with the rich depth of honey-infused caramel.
With every bite, you’ll savor the moist, tender crumb of the cake, speckled with crunchy pecans and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving a comforting treat, this recipe promises to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving just one more slice.
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Apple Honey Bundt Cake Recipe
Equipment
- Bundt Cake Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups
- Knife
- Grater
- Oven
- Cooling Rack
- Spatula
Ingredients
FOR APPLE BUNDT CAKE
- 1 cup chopped pecans divided
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup honey
- 3 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups Honeycrisp apples peeled & chopped
FOR HONEY CARAMEL SAUCE
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup heavy cream or half and half
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 12-cup bundt pan and sprinkle with ¼ cup chopped pecans.
- In a medium bowl, mix sugar, oil, and honey until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in vanilla, remaining chopped pecans, and chopped apples.
- Spoon batter into prepared pan and bake for 65-75 minutes at 350°F. If browning too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- Let cool for 20-30 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack. Pour ½ cup honey sauce over the cake.
- For the honey caramel sauce, boil sugar, butter, and honey for 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat, add cream, and stir until thickened. Drizzle over the cake before serving.
Nutrition
Tips that Will Help!
- Perfectly Pecan: Toasting the pecans before adding them to the batter enhances their nutty flavor. Simply spread them on a baking sheet and pop them in the oven at 350°F for about 5-7 minutes or until fragrant.
- Sweet Selection: While Honeycrisp apples shine in this recipe, feel free to experiment with other apple varieties for different textures and flavors. Just remember to adjust the sweetness level accordingly based on the apple’s natural sweetness.
- Mixing Mastery: When combining the wet and dry ingredients, avoid overmixing to prevent a tough cake texture. Mix until just combined for a tender crumb.
- Bundt Pan Prep: Ensure your bundt pan is generously greased and floured to prevent any sticking. You can also use a baking spray with flour for convenience.
- Golden Perfection: Keep an eye on the cake as it bakes, and if it’s browning too quickly on top, tent it loosely with aluminum foil to prevent over-browning while it finishes baking.
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