Apple Rose Cake (and it’s healthy!)

This cake uses Greek yogurt, olive oil, and honey to add a healthy twist on a delicious and beautiful dessert! I’m posting this recipe as part of a bake off competition, and don’t have time for a full blog post. So, here is a quick post with the recipe attached! Enjoy!

Apple Rose Cake (Healthy!)

Kelly Rizza

This cake uses olive oil, Greek yogurt, and honey for a healthier version of a beautiful and delicious dessert.

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Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 10

Ingredients

  

• ½ cup honey
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 and ¾ cups flour
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3-4 apples thinly sliced
• ¼ cup apricot jelly optional
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8 or 9 inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, sugar, and eggs until well combined and smooth. Gradually add the olive oil and continue whisking until fully incorporated.
• Stir in the Greek yogurt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
• In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
• Thinly slice the apples. Tip: Microwave the slices for about 15 seconds to soften them, making sure they’re flexible enough to bend without cracking.
• Once the batter is in the pan, arrange the apple slices in a spiral pattern, starting from the outside and working your way to the center, pressing them gently into the top of the batter.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
• For a shiny glaze, mix apricot jelly and water in a bowl until smooth. Brush the glaze over the cooled cake.
• Finish by dusting powdered sugar on top before serving.

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