This Honey Cake needs a spot on your Thanksgiving or Christmas breakfast menu! Moist and packed with apples, It's the perfect way to start the day!
Making a bundt cake always makes me nervous. Will it stick, will it be cooked through or sink in the middle are all thoughts that go through my head when I peek through the oven door.
But this Apple Cider Honey Cake gave me no grief, in fact, it might be the best bundt cake I've ever made.
The consistency is a little bit like a carrot cake but the flavor is all about the cinnamon-honey combo. And the apples are a nice touch, cut them small so nobody is fork-fighting with them.
Tips to make a perfect honey cake
- I definitely recommend making this the night before you plan to serve it, just make sure to cover the whole cake tightly with a clean towel and it'll still be super fresh in the morning. Follow my tips below for a no-hassle easy honey cake!
- For topping ideas, this one is really up to you. I left mine as it was just because I knew I'd pour some extra honey over each slice, and the cake is pretty moist. You could easily whip up some cream cheese frosting like this vanilla version or add a dollop of whipped cream on top of each piece you serve.
- Grease the inside of your bundt pan well. I like to rub mine with butter and then dust with flour making sure to get into every crevice. Turn the pan upside down and tap on the counter to release the excess flour.
- Before turning my bundt cake out I like to let it rest for about 30 minutes. If you do leave it longer and the cake sticks, place the pan briefly over a gas burner to release the oils in the pan and then try again.
What is a bundt cake?
Bundt refers to the pan that the cake is baked in. It has a unique shape and comes from Europe and the "D" is silent.
Bundt pans usually always have decorated sides and make amazing looking cakes. As long as you make sure to grease it well, you can be sure you'll end up with a great looking cake
How will I know my honey cake is done?
The method I always use to check doneness for any of my baking is my fingertip. I lightly pressed down in the center and if the cake springs back to it's original shape and leaves no indentation, then it should be done.
If you leave a dent, give it some more time checking every five minutes or so.
What if my cake gets stuck in the pan?
As I mentioned, place the cake baked side facing up over a gas burner on the stove. Using a towel to prevent any burns move the cake around so you're warming the top part of the cake which is still inside the bundt pan.
This helps the cake "wake up" and release the oils which usually let go of the pan. Another way is to place a large plate over the honey cake and flip them over so that the base of the cake is now sitting on the plate.
Give the top of the pan a few good taps and see if that releases it.
