Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze Recipe
This Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze is a perfect blend of sweet apples, crunchy pecans, and warm spices, all topped with a rich caramel glaze. This dessert is ideal for fall gatherings, with keywords like "apple cake," "pecan dessert," and "caramel glaze cake" to satisfy your seasonal baking cravings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped apples
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- Caramel Glaze:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan. In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until well combined. Fold in chopped apples and pecans.
- Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the Caramel Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, and milk. Bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
- Glaze the Cake: Once cake is cool, drizzle with caramel glaze and serve.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor contrast.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220mg