The food most closely associated with Rosh Hashanah is apples dipped in honey, an autumnal gesture to shepherd in a sweet year. A lot of desserts feature apples and honey, and this super-simple cake (which requires one bowl and one cake pan) fills the bill. I like this cake so much (and especially love how easy it is to make) that I make it often, especially throughout the fall when apples are on the mind. Its texture and appeal are similar to those of banana bread. If you like, you can stir in a large handful or two of raisins and/or nuts just before you scrape the batter into the cake pan. Although you can absolutely use homemade applesauce for this, know that store-bought is just fine.
Note: Leftovers can be wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Reprinted from Now & Again by Julia Turshen with permission by Chronicle Books, 2018.
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There is no salt listed in ingredients for frosting, but in instructions. 🤷🏼♀️
Good catch! We updated the recipe.Thanks.