Honey Apple Upside-Down Cake
Honey is the star of this delicious cake that’s perfect for a dairy-based Rosh Hashanah meal, or just for celebrating apple season. The combination of apples and honey signifies the hope for sweetness in the Jewish New Year. Honey is laced through every component of the dessert from the caramelized apples and moist yellow cake to the easy finishing glaze. The apple slices create a beautiful topping for this upside-down cake, which is reminiscent of a tarte tatin. We suggest using a firm apple, such as Golden Delicious, Gala or Pink Lady, so your slices hold their shape well during baking. Enjoy it warm or at room temperature. Bonus: The longer it sits, the moister it will get.
Honey Cake
Here’s a honey cake for celebrating the summer solstice (or anytime) that really delivers on its name. We skipped granulated sugar altogether and used a full cup of aromatic honey in the batter: The flavor really shines through, and the honey also helps give the cake a moist, tender crumb. More honey is added to a light glaze, and the whole is finished with a dusting of bee pollen. It makes a sweet, floral dessert or a special tea or snack cake paired with your favorite afternoon beverage.