Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet apples, crunchy pecans, and a luscious caramel glaze with this scrumptious Apple Pecan Cake recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and flavorful cake is sure to impress your friends and family.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Cake:
- 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 (approximately 3–4 apples)
- 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
Caramel Glaze:
- ¾ cups unsalted butter (1 ½ sticks)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheating and Pan Preparation: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease/flour a tube pan or two loaf pans.
- Mixing the Batter: Beat oil, sugar, and eggs. Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Incorporating Flavorings and Add-ins: Stir in vanilla extract, then fold in apples and pecans.
- Baking the Cake: Bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Preparing the Caramel Glaze: Melt butter in a saucepan, add brown sugar and milk, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
- Finishing with Caramel Glaze: Pour the glaze over the slightly cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Apple Pecan Cake, Caramel Glaze, Dessert Recipe, Homemade Cake
