Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze
Looking for a delightful dessert that embodies the spirit of fall? The Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze is your answer. This moist cake showcases the tartness of Granny Smith apples paired with crunchy pecans, all topped with a luscious, buttery caramel glaze that will leave you craving more. Perfect for family gatherings, cozy evenings, or as a sweet treat after dinner, this cake is both comforting and indulgent. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this straightforward recipe makes it easy to create a show-stopping dessert that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups cooking oil
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3½ cups Granny Smith apples (peeled and finely chopped)
- 1 cup pecans (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat cooking oil and sugar until combined; add eggs one at a time and mix thoroughly. Stir in vanilla.
- Fold in chopped apples and pecans gently.
- Add dry ingredients gradually to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into a greased bundt or round cake pans and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the caramel glaze, melt butter in a saucepan; stir in brown sugar and milk until smooth.
- Once the cake cools slightly, drizzle with warm caramel glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg