Honey Apple Olive Oil Cake

Name: Honey Apple Olive Oil Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 4 red apples, sliced thin; 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted; 5 tablespoons granulated sugar; 5 tablespoons Butter Premium Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 4 large eggs, divided; 2/3 cup Franklin Raw Honey

September 24, 2017

Honey Apple Olive Oil Cake at The Little Shop of Olive Oils

There’s something about apples and honey that just feels comforting.

This Honey Apple Olive Oil Cake is one of those simple desserts that feels homey, a little rustic, and just right any time of year. It’s made with thin slices of fresh red apples, Butter Premium Olive Oil, and a generous drizzle of Franklin Raw Honey for a cake that’s soft, golden, and full of warm, sweet flavor.

What I love most about this recipe is that it doesn’t need anything fancy. A handful of pantry ingredients, a few apples, and a good olive oil come together into something that feels special without being complicated.

The apples are arranged in the pan first, which gives the cake such a beautiful look once it’s baked. Then a simple batter is poured over the top and baked until just set. After that comes one of my favorite parts — a mixture of eggs and honey poured over the warm cake before it goes back into the oven.

That final layer gives the cake a lovely golden finish and adds just the right amount of sweetness. The Franklin Raw Honey brings a rich, natural flavor, while the Butter Premium Olive Oil adds a soft buttery note without feeling heavy.

This is the kind of cake you can serve warm with coffee in the afternoon, bring to the table for brunch, or enjoy as a simple dessert after dinner.

It’s unfussy, comforting, and the kind of recipe that makes the kitchen smell wonderful while it bakes.

If you love easy apple desserts with a little something extra, this one is definitely worth making.

— Tracey

Why You’ll Love This Cake

Easy apple dessert made with simple pantry ingredients
Sweetened with Franklin Raw Honey
Made with Butter Premium Olive Oil for rich flavor
Beautiful enough for brunch or dessert
Delicious served warm or cold

Serving Ideas

Serve this honey apple cake on its own, with a dusting of powdered sugar, or alongside a spoonful of whipped cream or vanilla yogurt. It’s lovely with coffee, tea, or even as part of a cozy brunch spread.

Helpful Tips

Slice the apples thinly so they soften nicely while baking.
Use parchment paper for easy release from the pan.
Check the center with a fork or cake tester to make sure the cake is fully set before removing it from the oven.
This cake is delicious both slightly warm and fully cooled.

Honey Apple Olive Oil Cake

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

Serves 8

Prep Time

15 minutes

Ingredients

4 red apples, sliced thin
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, sifted
5 tablespoons granulated sugar
5 tablespoons Butter Premium Olive Oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 large eggs, divided
2/3 cup Franklin Raw Honey

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Grease and/or line an 8-inch cake pan with nonstick parchment paper.
Arrange the thinly sliced apples inside the prepared pan.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, Butter Premium Olive Oil, and 2 eggs until smooth.
Pour the batter evenly over the apples.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Remove the pan from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 400°F.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 2 eggs and Franklin Raw Honey.
Pour the honey mixture over the cake.
Return the cake to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes more, until golden brown and a fork comes out clean when inserted in the center.
Let cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm or cold.