Apple, Walnut, and Honey Upside-Down Cake

If chocolate cake is the little black dress of desserts, then this simple apple cake is the cozy sweater you reach for every September. With tart apples, honey, ground walnuts, cinnamon, and a splash of bourbon, it’s familiar and comforting and a reminder of all the things I love about autumn. (Not least, the cozy sweaters.) An upside-down cake may sound intimidating, but this one is as easy as they come—no fancy equipment needed, just a few mixing bowls and an ovenproof skillet. —L.H.