Honeycrisp apples are the star of this apple spice compote which tops a delicious homemade buttermilk cake.
|Honeycrisp apples are the star of this apple spice compote which tops a delicious homemade buttermilk cake.

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10 servings 00:45 00:45 01:30 American Dessert Moderate
Instructions
  1. Place rack in center of oven, preheat oven 350 degrees.
  2. Lightly oil a 9 inch cake pan, using the grapeseed oil.
  3. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine buttermilk, grapeseed oil, vanilla extract, and eggs and whisk to combine.
  5. Pour buttermilk/oil mixture into flour. Using a spatula, gently combine, do not over mix.
  6. Pour batter into a lightly oiled 9 inch cake pan.
  7. Place in oven and bake for 40-45 minutes. Remove from oven, and remove from cake pan. Allow to cool on a wire rack for minimum 1 hour before assembly.

For compote:

  1. Place chopped apples, salt, cinnamon, cardamon, nutmeg, salt, zest, and juice into a medium sauce pot.
  2. Bring to a light boil over medium heat, reduce heat to medium low, and allow simmer for 5 minutes covered.
  3. Uncover and cook for another 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

For frosting:

  1. Use a stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment. Add brie and whip for 5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  2. Add heavy cream, and whip for 3 minutes, until medium-stiff peaks are formed.
  3. Add sugar and whip for 1 minute, until combined.

To assemble:

  1. Place cooled cake on a large plate.
  2. Using a large spatula spread the frosting on the cake, just covering the top, not sides.
  3. Using a large ladle or spoon, scoop spiced apple compote on center of cake over frosting.

For those 21 and over, pair this recipe with Champagne or Moscato wine.

Nutritional Information
  • Calories: 516
  • Fat Content: 38 g
  • Protein Content: 10 g
  • Carbohydrate Content: 34 g
  • Fiber Content: 3 g
  • Sugar Content: 9 g
  • Cholesterol Content: 99 mg
  • Calories: 216 mg
  • Sodium Content: 582 mg
Buttermilk cake with Brie whipped frosting topped with spiced apples and caramelized apples.
Ingredients 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp fine sea salt 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup grapeseed oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 large eggs 3-4 large apples, about 5 cups chopped 1/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cardamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp orange zest 3 tbsp orange juice, freshly squeezed 8 ounces Brie cheese (soft variety), room temperature 2 cups heavy cream, very cold 1/4 cup granulated sugar