Walnut Honey Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F, with a rack in the center.
2. 2
   Spread the walnut in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
3. 3
   Toast in the oven until fragrant, tossing occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes.
4. 4
   Transfer to a plate; let cool.
5. 5
   Pulse in a food processor until finely chopped.
6. 6
   Butter and flour an 8 1/2-inch springform pan; set aside.
7. 7
   In a large bowl, combine the honey and applesauce; whisk until the honey is mostly dissolved.
8. 8
   Add the eggs, and whisk until fully combined.
9. 9
   Into a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ginger.
10. 10
    Stir into the honey mixture.
11. 11
    Using a rubber spatula, fold in the walnuts.
12. 12
    Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
13. 13
    Bake the cake until golden brown on top and a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 55 minutes.
14. 14
    Let cool on a wire rack until the sides of the cake begin to pull away from the pan, about 15 minutes.
15. 15
    Unmold onto a serving plate.
16. 16
    While it is still warm, use an offset spatula to gently spread the remaining honey on top.
17. 17
    Serve warm.
18. 18
    (Per serving)
19. 19
    Calories: 278
20. 20
    Fat: 8g
21. 21
    Cholesterol: 58mg
22. 22
    Carbohydrate: 51g
23. 23
    Sodium: 178mg
24. 24
    Protein: 5g
25. 25
    Fiber: 1g