Small Cinnamon-Apple Honey Cake

By Addie

"We're not keen on desserts, but I wanted to make my husband a small cake for his birthday," says Rebecca Zeissler of Forest Park, Illinois. "So i created this recipe for the occasion, and the cake came out moist, elegant and delicious."

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced peeled tart apple
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons honey

Preparation

Step 1

Line a 6-in. round baking pan with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Arrange apple slices in a single layer over cinnamon.

In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Beat in egg. Add milk and vanilla; beat on low speed until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and remaining cinnamon; stir into creamed mixture just until blended. Spoon over apple.

Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Invert immediately onto a serving plate; drizzle with honey. Serve warm if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
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REVIEWS:

I didn't quite have a small enough pan, but even with it a l'il thin and a beginner making it, it was delicious and even my picky Dad asked for seconds!

Really good cake. Moist, not too sweet and perfect size for just the two of us. Thanks!

This was wonderful! It was a snap to make and everyone loved it! Since it is not very sweet, I think I will make it again and serve with breakfast. Thanks to the parchment paper, everything cleaned up easily too!

Loved this recipe!!! Not too sweet & perfect size! Thank you so much for sharing!!

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2010 by elise87

This was so easy to make and it left a wonderful after-taste. Yum!!

I loved it.and will make it again, nd I may also share it nexst time.