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Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze

Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze for Cozy Fall Moments

Delight in a warm, tender Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze that captures the essence of fall with juicy apples and crunchy pecans.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups apples peeled and chopped, firm varieties like Granny Smith
  • 1 cup pecans chopped, toasted for extra flavor
For the Caramel Glaze
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Rubber spatula
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the vanilla extract until just combined.
  6. Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture, mixing gently.
  7. Fold in the chopped apples and toasted pecans evenly.
  8. Pour and smooth the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  10. While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel glaze by melting butter and mixing in brown sugar and heavy cream.
  11. After boiling for 1-2 minutes, add the vanilla extract and cool slightly.
  12. Drizzle the caramel glaze over the cake after it has cooled for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming. Mix batter just until combined to avoid dense cake. Use firm apples like Granny Smith and toast pecans for enhanced flavor.

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