apple bundt cake with honey glaze

we made this cake for rosh hashanah and i had to share it (because i keep getting DMs asking for the specifics). it’s jake cohens apple honey snacking cake recipe, but when i saw it i immediately wanted to do it in bundt form with a glaze versus the confectioners sugar (i just love a glaze way more).

apple bundt cake with honey glaze

this apple bundt cake is one bowl, super quick to make and SO MOIST AND DELICIOUS. we make it every year!

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Ingredients

for the cake

1 cup olive oil
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup applesauce
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
2 honeycrisp apples (mostly peeled, cored and chopped)*

for the glaze

1 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
2-4 tb of milk
1 tb honey
1 tb juice (i used pineapple)
splash of vanilla paste

Instructions

preheat the oven to 325 degrees and spray or grease the bundt pan.
in a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, granulated sugar, apple sauce, honey, vanilla, and eggs until smooth. add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, baking soda, and baking soda and stir until just combined. fold in the apples and pour into the prepared cake pan.
bake, rotating halfway through, for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. remove from the oven and let cool for 30 minutes before glazing.
mix confectioners sugar, honey, juice and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. once cake is cooled and on a plate, slowly pour glaze all along the top and let drip down the sides. use a spoon to redistribute what drips into the center.
if you want to decorate with chamomile flowers like i did, just wait for the glaze to dry and cut them so theres a little tiny stem to stick into the cake. it’s actually pretty fun. i just had everyone remove before eating!

Notes

*jake cohen left his apples unpeeled, but we peeled ours. totally personal preference!

**if you want more glaze, you can easily make a second batch quickly — honestly i loved the glaze so much, i would maybe try a second batch next time can you tell i love glaze?!

sources

jake cohens cookbook / bundt pan / our apple corer

home, roundup

pretty faux fall stems

okay i am fully channeling all the fall vibes now!! love all these beautiful autumnal stems and best part is they will last all season!

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home, roundup

pretty throw pillows

there is nothing cozier than a pile of throw pillows to plop into, plus it’s the easiest way to switch up your home decor each season. rounded up a bunch of beautiful options below.

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home, roundup

cozy autumn finds

sooo many cute autumnal things, it almost makes me feel ready for fall

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roundup, style

very cute denim jackets

it’s cooling down soon and there are just too many cute denim jackets available right now, i want them ALL.

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kid things, roundup

the cutest back to school supplies

it’s august! most of us are sending our kids back to school in the next month or weeks or some of you already have and to that i say, WTH? i’m so excited about a proper post-labor-day start date now that we’re east coasters. ok shall i stop blabbering about dates and we move onto the beautiful school supplies?!

below you’ll find handsome backpacks, water bottles, lunchboxes, notebooks, nap mats, name labels and random school supplies!!

let me know if you’re looking for anything i missed, i aim to please.

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really cute backpacks

really cute lunchboxes + water bottles

really cute notebooks

really cute accessories

really cute nap mats

hope this helps with all your back to school shopping needs 🙂

amazon, roundup

my fave prime day deals

as always, i know these sales can be super overwhelming so i’ve put together my tried and true faves, and because i’m in a brand new house in a brand new state, also put together a little wishlist of what i’m shopping for personally.

and you can find my full list of prime day deals on my storefront.

things i swear by

material 8” knife

literally the only knife i reach for always! it’s just the best.

$84 ~~$105~~

caraway nonstick cookware set

i’ve had this cookware set for years and i think it’s held up so beautifully. i know some people get worried about the light color but i don’t find they look too bad all this time later!

$355 ~~$445~~

fable glassware set

i’ve been using these for years too, they are so thin and beautifully designed but also they never break!! i think i’ve broken one in 2 years??

$110 ~~$157~~

samsung frame tv

the frame tv is 50% off!!! whaaaaaaa!?!

$798+ ~~$1646+~~

aura digital picture frame

we love ours so much. and it’s such a nice way to feel connected to family far away now. (i also have it auto-upload from my icloud albums which is so easy)

$141 ~~$179~~

bissell little green portable carpet cleaner

i never thought i’d use this as much as i do, but it really does work well on all things upholstery!!! so much cheaper than a professional cleaning!

$82 ~~$124~~

dreo standing fan

got two of these fans for the new house and they’ve been incredible for us. they blow so hard but so quietly, have multiple oscillating angles and lots of cool features i haven’t used yet haha.

$100 ~~$110~~

pillow inserts (set of 2)

i swear by these inserts! they are so squishy (in a good way!) and feel so high quality, if you have throw pillow covers i highly rec.

$31 ~~$37~~

rattan cable organizer

the prettiest way to conceal all the ugly cords!

$15 ~~$22~~

gingham picnic blanket

we have this and love it! you can keep it in the car for grass or beach days and hose it off when it’s gross.

$28 ~~$39~~

ekster parliament men’s wallet

my go-to gift for all the guys in my life! we love this wallet, it’s so handsome and the little button shoots their credit cards out and makes them feel suave.

$69 ~~$99~~

pastel magna-tiles

the best toy you can spend your money on imo! arlo still loves them after all these years and these colors are soooo superior to the normal ones.

$18 ~~$30~~

omiebox

we went through so many lunchboxes before sticking to this one! it’s the best. perfect large size portions but not too large, sturdy without feeling too bulky, and when parts have broken they are so helpful with replacement parts.

$40 ~~$50~~

tula purifying face cleanser

i started using tula products and love them! this face wash smelled kinda soapy to me at first but now that i’m used to it it just feels so nice and light and clean and great for sensitive skin.

$38 ~~$54~~

sunday riley vitamin c serum

i think i got this last prime day and i love it. i googled many times if it was worth the hype and the consensus was yes — and i love it! it feels so smooth and light and makes my face look brighter.

$60 ~~$85~~

aloh hand wipes (3-pack)

i always have a pack in my bag, someone always has grubby hands and they are a godsend! they also smell super nice and fresh without being santiziery.

$12 ~~$15~~

laneige lip sleeping mask

i have super dry lips naturally, but ever since i started using this at night they never crack or chap! my only gripe is that i wish the little applicator brush stuck into the package somehow.

$17 ~~$24~~

bioderma micellar water

i always stock up when it’s on sale! and i love this pump top now.

$15 ~~$21~~

bare august foot file

i have the driest grossest heels, but this file has made them sooo much better! (i also use this foot butter after every shower!! it’s gross feeling but works!)

$10 ~~$15~~

vacation sunscreen spray (3-pack)

the best sunscreen! smells sooo good!

$36 ~~$57~~

mdsolarsciences mineral tinted spf

i’m obsessed with this stuff. i wear so much less makeup because of it and it just has the nice creamiest texture when you apply it!

$28 ~~$35~~

sun bum curl detangler

i use this on the kids hair after every shower and bath. it smells amazing and keeps their waves smoother!

$10 ~~$17~~

roz milk hair serum

i’ve been using this after washing and it makes my hair feel so much softer, but also use it to tame flyaways — loving it.

$42 ~~$52~~

things in my cart

red tie bathing suit

i got this in blue and loveeee it, but this color is SO CUTE TOO.

$32 ~~$45~~

striped blue towels (4-pack)

been wanting to get us matching beach towels so i can keep track of them better, these ones are simple and cute.

$38 ~~$47~~

antique brass cabinet handles (6-pack)

my girlfriend has this hardware and it’s GORGE and such a good price. been wanting to swap our kitchen pulls for these!

$29 ~~$36~~

snackle box

such a cute way to pack snacks for outings (or entertaining) i almost got a round one but the rectangular shape will fit better in a beach tote!

$14 ~~$19~~

supergoop unseen sunscreen stick

loooove the way unseen feels and now it comes in stick form! so good for kids faces on the go.

$26 ~~$32~~

skylight digital calendar

i am so unorganized and NEED to see a calendar at all times, i’ve been eyeing this digital one that seems like it would help me keep my life in order? lol

$270 ~~$320~~

tabletop ironing board

i accidentally slashed my ironing board during a diy project (long story haha) — been needing a new one and i love that this one is so compact.

$62 ~~$100~~

toilet seat with potty training seat

we had this in the old house and it was sooo helpful for tiny butts. just ordered this for their new bathroom.

$28 ~~$33~~

bug bite patches

we’re all a bit covered in mosquito bites, weirdly these patches have been helping!?! i don’t know why but i swear they seem to help!

$13 ~~$15~~

and in case you want a chance to win a $500 gift card, you can enter the giveaway here!

recipes

creamy dreamy key lime pie

key lime pie is one of my all time favorite desserts– and also i love that you can’t really mess it up, no matter what it always tastes good!

i’ve made the simple version with the bottle recipe and a store bought graham cracker crust many times, but i love how much richer and crustier making from scratch is! (plus it’s still so easy!) i’ve also made with fresh key limes and with the bottle and tbh the bottle is MUCH less time consuming so i way prefer it and don’t taste a huge difference.

not to mention the last time i made key lime pie with actual key limes, we squeezed like 30 of them and then i got a margarita burn at the playground haha.

pie recipe adapted from all recipes and crust recipe adapted from sallys baking addiction

creamy dreamy key lime pie

i love key lime pie made from scratch! this is one of my all-time favorite desserts.

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Ingredients

for the filling

3 cups sweetened condensed milk
½ cup sour cream
¾ cup key lime juice*
1 tablespoon grated lime zest

for the graham cracker crust

1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full sheet graham crackers)
5 tb unsalted butter melted
1⁄4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

to make the crust

crush up 10 full sheet graham crackers and mix with 5 tb melted butter and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. press firmly into 9” pie plate and bake for 8 mins at 300f.

to make the pie filling

preheat oven to 350f.
mix together 3 cups sweetened condensed milk, ½ cup sour cream, ¾ cup key lime juice and 1 tb grated lime zest in a medium bowl.
bake in oven at 350f for 6-8 mins until slightly set and some small bubbles appear (do not brown!)
thoroughly chill in fridge before serving and my favorite topping forever is cool or coco whip with grated lime rind.

Notes

*this is the key lime juice i use

sources: PIE PLATE / NAPKIN

holiday, roundup

the best fourth of july sales 2025

lots of good sales happening for july 4th, which is great timing because we need sooo much stuff for our new house. rounded up some of my favorites below!