Foodness Gracious - Week 102

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Recipes

If autumn had a flavor, this cake would be it. The Apple Cider Honey Cake brings together everything we love about fall — crisp apples, cozy spices, and that warm, comforting sweetness that makes you want to linger in the kitchen just a little longer. The apples and cider give this cake a bright, juicy sweetness that balances beautifully with its golden, honey-kissed crumb.

The magic really happens with the spices: nutmeg, cinnamon, and allspice as a trio so perfect it’s like the Beatles of baking. Each bite tastes like a warm hug, reminding you why baking season is the best season.

Fresh from the oven, this cake is warm goodness at its finest…the kind that fills your house with a scent so irresistible you might see your neighbors “just happen” to stop by. And honestly, we wouldn’t blame them.

Top it all off with a drizzle of honey for that extra touch of natural sweetness. It’s the kind of simple finish that makes this cake feel rustic, elegant, and a little indulgent — all at once.

So go ahead: turn on some cozy music, pour yourself a cup of cider, and let your kitchen become the coziest corner of autumn. Your house will smell amazing, your mood will lift, and your family will wonder what they did to deserve you.

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Reviews

Every baker has a drawer full of gadgets, but how many have the pan that makes dessert look effortlessly impressive? Enter the Graphite Bundt Pan. Elegant, heavy-duty, and perfectly sculpted for cakes that look like they came from a pastry shop (without the pastry school).

Sure, it serves one main purpose, but that purpose is pure artistry. The Bundt pan transforms even the simplest cake batter into a showstopper, with beautiful ridges that catch glazes, icings, and powdered sugar just right.

If you’ve ever wanted a dessert that makes people say, “Wait, you made that?” — this is your moment. The Graphite Bundt Pan makes baking feel elevated but never complicated.

So go ahead, add one to your kitchen lineup. It’s not just a pan; it’s your shortcut to dessert glory.

Be sure to check out all of our home kitchen product reviews!

Responsibility

We get it! Life is busy, convenience is tempting, and that boxed mac & cheese calls your name sometimes. But before you reach for another “ready in 3 minutes” miracle, you might want to see what’s really behind that label.

Our featured article this week dives into 10 eye-opening reasons to rethink processed foods from the hidden sugars and artificial ingredients to how they quietly mess with your energy and mood.

It’s not about guilt; it’s about knowledge. Once you see what’s in that snack aisle favorite, you’ll be inspired to go fresher, cleaner, and more natural. Click here to find out which foods made the list and which swaps can make you feel amazing again.

Learn more online at Foodness Gracious in our Responsibility section.

Foodness Fun - Facts

You might think “Bundt” is a fancy European word for “delicious cake,” but it actually has roots in Germany. The name comes from the German word “bund,” which loosely means “a gathering” or “a group.” In other words, a cake meant to bring people together, which feels about right.

When Nordic Ware introduced the Bundt pan in the 1950s, they added that little “t” for trademark flair, and the rest is dessert history. One pan, one name, and millions of unforgettable cakes later, “Bundt” became an American classic.

So next time you bake one, remember: it’s not just a cake. It’s a tradition of togetherness baked right in.