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Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze

Moist Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze for Fall Bliss

Delight in the cozy flavors of this Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Cooking Oil Vegetable or canola oil works well.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust for less sweetness if desired.
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure accurately for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Add nutmeg for extra warmth.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract makes a good substitute.
  • 3-4 cups Granny Smith Apples Finely chopped.
  • 1 cup Pecans Walnuts can be substituted if preferred.
For the Caramel Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Salted butter may be used, adjust cake salt.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk Cream can be used for a richer glaze.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Tube pan or loaf pans
  • mixing bowls
  • saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease and flour your baking pan(s).
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cooking oil, granulated sugar, and eggs until creamy and well-blended.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.
  4. Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, avoiding overmixing. Stir in vanilla, apples, and pecans.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For the glaze, melt butter, brown sugar, and milk in a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until thick.
  7. Cool the cake for a few minutes, then drizzle the warm caramel glaze over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Pair with vanilla ice cream for an extra delightful treat. Experiment with spices like nutmeg for variations.

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