Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate fall dessert with this Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze. Made with fresh apples, crunchy pecans, and a luscious caramel glaze, this moist and flavorful cake is the perfect treat for gatherings, holidays, or an everyday sweet tooth craving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups peeled and chopped apples (Granny Smith preferred)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
For the caramel glaze:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until creamy. Gradually add oil and vanilla, mixing well.
- Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in apples and pecans.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, prepare the caramel glaze. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Drizzle warm caramel glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- Use Granny Smith apples for a tart flavor contrast.
- Toast pecans for an extra nutty depth.
- The cake tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg