Helm's Deep Honey-Cider Cake

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Coat the inside of the bundt pan with cooking spray then set aside.

Step 2

Pour the apple cider into a dish and stir in the baking soda. Let sit while preparing the other .

Step 3

Add the honey, eggs, olive oil, sugar, apple butter, apple cider vinegar, and sugar to the bowl of the stand mixer then beat with the paddle attachment for about 3 minutes until creamy.

Step 4

While the mixer works, whisk the flour, rosemary, thyme, and baking powder in the other mixing bowl until combined.

Step 5

Turn the mixer on low then add a third of the flour and 1/4 cup of the cider mix. Repeat until fully-mixed.

Step 6

Carefully pour the batter into the cake pan then tap the bottom of the pan against the counter to release any air bubbles. Use the spatula to distribute the batter evenly on each side, then use it to spread a thin layer of batter on the exposed inner edges of the pan.

Step 7

Bake the cake in the oven 1 hour and 15 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in its pan at least 15 minutes before inverting onto your serving plate.

Step 8

Cook the apple slices in melted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop for 3 minutes.

Step 9

Stir in the honey, then cook for another 3 minutes. Season liberally with kosher salt.

Step 10

Whisk cider and cornstarch in a separate container. Pour in, stirring until thickened — another 5 minutes. Turn off heat.

Step 11

Scoop the finished filling into the center of the cake.

Step 12

Let cool at least 15 minutes before slicing the cake and serving, OR keep in a cake-saver overnight to let the juices seep into the cake.

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