Golden Harvest Honey Hazelnut Cake with Caramelized Apples

Honey Hazelnut Pound Cake with Caramelized Apples Recipe

Description:

Indulge in the exquisite flavors of autumn with this delectable Honey Hazelnut Pound Cake with Caramelized Apples recipe! Inspired by the “Food and Drink” Autumn Issue, this dessert promises to elevate your culinary skills and tantalize your taste buds. Impress your loved ones with this heavenly treat that garnered rave reviews, leaving everyone wondering if you’re secretly a professional caterer! 🍯🌰🍎

• Preparation Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Total Time: 2 hours
• Servings: 10

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

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2. Prepare Hazelnuts: Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and roast them until the skins loosen and turn slightly brown. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool. Once cooled, rub off the skins and coarsely chop the nuts.

3. Prepare Loaf Pan: Line a loaf pan with a sheet of foil, ensuring that it overlaps the edges for easy removal. Grease the foil generously with cooking spray or butter.

4. Cream Butter: In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.

5. Add Sweetness: Slowly add the liquid honey to the creamed butter, followed by the eggs (one at a time), and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until well combined. It’s normal for the mixture to appear slightly lumpy.

6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold in the flour mixture (flour, baking powder, and salt) until just combined. Gently fold in the chopped hazelnuts.

7. Bake the Cake: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

8. Cool the Cake: Once baked, remove the pound cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for a few minutes. Then, carefully invert the pan onto a wire rack to release the cake. Allow it to cool completely before slicing.

9. Prepare Caramelized Apples: While the cake is cooling, prepare the caramelized apples. Core, peel, and thinly slice the tart apples.

10. Caramelize Apples: In a skillet or saucepan, heat the liquid honey and water over medium heat. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until it starts to develop a caramel color and aroma.

11. Add Apples: Carefully add the sliced apples to the caramel sauce. Stir gently to coat the apples in the caramel mixture.

12. Cook Apples: Continue to cook the apples, stirring occasionally, for an additional 10 minutes or until the apples are tender and the sauce has thickened.

13. Serve: Slice the Honey Hazelnut Pound Cake into individual portions. Spoon the warm caramelized apples over each slice, drizzling any remaining caramel sauce on top. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if desired.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 535.1
• Total Fat: 24.4g
  • Saturated Fat: 12.5g
• Cholesterol: 112.3mg
• Sodium: 234.4mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 78.8g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.4g
  • Sugar: 55.6g
• Protein: 6.1g

Keywords:

Fruit, Nuts, Low Protein, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours

Enjoy!

Delight your senses with the irresistible blend of honey, hazelnuts, and caramelized apples in this Honey Hazelnut Pound Cake. Whether it’s for a special occasion or a cozy weeknight treat, this dessert is sure to leave everyone craving for more! 🍰🍏