Apple walnut and honey cake – easy and super moist!
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
444 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
International
Apple walnut and honey cake – easy and super moist!
Description
This cake combines a batter made from whisked eggs and sugar, followed by incorporation of vegetable oil, honey, and vanilla extract for moisture and sweetness. The dry ingredients include all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon which provide leavening and gentle spice.
Fresh apple cubes and roughly chopped walnuts are folded into the batter to add texture and bursts of flavor. The cake is baked in a lined springform pan at a moderate temperature until golden and cooked through, producing a super moist crumb with tender apple pieces dispersed throughout.
The cake can be stored at room temperature in a closed container for several days, retaining flavor and moisture. It also freezes well when cut into pieces and reheated till warm at the original baking temperature. Measuring cups with a capacity of about 240 ml may be used interchangeably for this recipe's ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 egg large
- ½ cup light brown sugar 100g (3.5 oz)
- ¾ cup vegetable oil neutral-flavored, 170g (6 oz)
- ½ cup honey 160g (5.6 oz), preferably with mild, delicate flavor
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 280g (9.9 oz), spooned and leveled, not scooped
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 4 cups apple cut into 1 ½-2 cm (¾ - 1 inch) cubes, 6 very small apples, 800g (1.7 lbs, chopped
- 1 cup walnuts 100g (3.5 oz), or pecans, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a 27 cm / 11 inch round springform cake pan, grease it lightly butter and line with parchment paper.
- Preheat the oven to 160°C / 325°F / Gas Mark 3, no fan (if you have convection oven, reduce the temperature by about 20 degrees).
- Using a mixer, whisk the eggs with sugar until light and fluffy, it will take about 4-5 minutes.
- Slowly pour in the oil in a thin stream, mixing at the lowest speed.
- Mix the honey with vanilla extract together, slowly pour in a thin stream, mixing at the lowest speed.
- In a separate bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, whisk to combine.
- Add the flour mixture to the mixing bowl, fold in with a silicone spatula until just combined, not longer.
- Peel and core the apples, cut into 1.5-2 cm / ¾ – 1 inch cubes. Roughly chop the walnuts.
- Add the apples and nuts to the batter, fold in gently with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 10 minutes. The baking time may slightly vary, depending on the oven. A cake tester or a wooden skewer, stuck in the center of the cake, should come out clean.
- Wait until partially cooled, then cut into servings. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and enjoy!
Notes
- Store the cake in a tightly sealed container at room temperature for several days to keep it fresh.
- The cake freezes well; cut into pieces before freezing and reheat at 160°C until warmed through.
- A standard US cup (240 ml) or EU/AU cup (250 ml) can be used for measuring ingredients without issue.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 444kcal | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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