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Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze
Marigold Voss

Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze

A moist and flavorful apple pecan cake topped with a rich caramel glaze. This dessert is perfectly spiced, nutty, and ideal for holidays or cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup Sugar granulated
  • ½ cup Brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup Apples peeled and chopped
  • ¾ cup Pecans chopped
  • 2 Eggs room temperature
  • ½ cup Vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon ground
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Caramel Glaze

  • ½ cup Butter
  • 1 cup Brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
  5. Fold in chopped apples and pecans.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes.
  9. In a saucepan, melt butter and add brown sugar and milk.
  10. Bring to a boil and cook for 2–3 minutes while stirring.
  11. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  12. Pour warm caramel glaze over the cooled cake.

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Notes

  • Use fresh, crisp apples for best flavor and texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft.
  • Let the glaze cool slightly before pouring for better consistency.
  • Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days.