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Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze

A moist and flavorful apple pecan cake featuring fresh Granny Smith apples and crunchy pecans, topped with a rich homemade caramel glaze. Perfect for fall and holiday gatherings.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 cup pecans, roasted and finely chopped
  • For the caramel glaze:
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a tube pan or two loaf pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and eggs until creamy.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract, chopped apples, and pecans until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour, checking with a toothpick at 50 minutes; it should come out clean.
  7. While the cake cools slightly, prepare the caramel glaze by melting butter in a pan over medium heat.
  8. Add brown sugar and milk, bring to a boil, then simmer while stirring for 10 minutes until thickened.
  9. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract, and let cool slightly.
  10. Pour the warm caramel glaze over the cake before serving.

Notes

This cake is best served slightly warm to enjoy the full flavor of the caramel glaze. For an extra touch, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on the glaze for a sweet-salty contrast. The cake stays moist thanks to the oil and fresh apples, making it a perfect fall dessert.

  • Author: Sophie Lane
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 38g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg