Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze Recipe
Indulge in this deliciously moist apple pecan cake with a luscious caramel glaze. Packed with chunks of apple and crunchy pecans, this easy-to-make cake brings cozy flavors of fall into every bite, making it an ideal dessert for family gatherings, holidays, or simply treating yourself!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Cake: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup vegetable oil, 3 large eggs, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 cups diced apples, 1 cup chopped pecans
- Caramel Glaze: ½ cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Combine and Fold: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then fold in apples and pecans.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make Caramel Glaze: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cream, stirring until smooth. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and add vanilla.
- Finish: Pour warm caramel glaze over the cooled cake and let it set before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use Granny Smith apples for a tart contrast to the sweet glaze.
- Let the cake cool slightly before adding the caramel glaze for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 220mg