Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze Recipe
This Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze is a deliciously moist dessert packed with fall flavors. Fresh apples and crunchy pecans combine in a spiced cake that’s draped in a sweet caramel glaze, making it the perfect treat for gatherings or any cozy evening at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chopped apples (peeled)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
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Caramel Glaze:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat together oil and eggs, then add to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in apples and pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake cools slightly, prepare the caramel glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt brown sugar, butter, and milk, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Pour the caramel glaze over the warm cake. Let it cool slightly, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Substitute walnuts if pecans aren’t available.
- For an extra apple flavor, try adding a teaspoon of apple pie spice.
- Cake stores well covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 210mg