Apples & Honey Snacking Cake Recipe from Jake Makes It Easy
- Prep Time: 1 (9-inch) Square Cake
Jake Cohen's Apples & Honey Snacking Cake is a moist and flavorful treat that combines the natural sweetness of apples with the rich taste of honey. This cake offers a tender crumb and a delightful balance of flavors, making it perfect for any occasion. Its simplicity and elegance make it a standout addition to your baking repertoire.
Recipe by Jake Cohen on Jake Makes It Easy.
Executive produced by Rachael Ray. A Free Food Studios production.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2¼ cups (304g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and chopped
- Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square cake pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on all sides.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, oil, sugar, applesauce, honey, vanilla, and eggs until smooth. Add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Gently stir together the dry ingredients piled above the wet ingredients a few times before folding together into a smooth batter. Fold in the apples until incorporated, then pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Bake the cake, rotating the pan halfway through the cooking time, for 45 to 50 minutes, until golden brown and it reaches an internal temperature of 190°F. Let cool completely in the pan, then transfer to a cutting board. Dust with confectioners’ sugar, then slice and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
