One-Bowl Apple Spice Cake with Marzipan Honey Bees

Name: One-Bowl Apple Spice Cake with Marzipan Honey Bees
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup light brown sugar, packed; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ginger; 1/4 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened completely but not melted; 3 1/2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and diced; 3/4 cup diced pecans; 8 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted (sift after measuring); Find my tutorial here

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A beautifully spiced apple cake with swoops of thick, fluffy cream cheese frosting and a garnish of tiny marzipan "honey bees"—perfect for Rosh Hashanah and other fall celebrations. Adapted from Boston Girl Bakes.

Updated at: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:02:06 GMT