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Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze: A Classic Fall Flavor Combination

This Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze is a classic fall flavor combination! It’s a moist and tender cake filled with apples and pecans, topped with a luscious caramel glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ 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
  • 3 ½ cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped (approximately 3–4 apples)
  • 1 cup pecans, finely chopped

For the Caramel Glaze:

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (1 ½ sticks)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheating and Pan Preparation:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a tube pan or two loaf pans.

Mixing the Batter:

  1. In a large bowl, cream together the oil, sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Fold in the chopped apples and pecans.

Baking the Cake:

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s).
  2. Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Preparing the Caramel Glaze:

  1. While the cake is cooling, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
  2. Stir in the brown sugar and milk, and bring to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.

Finishing with Caramel Glaze:

  1. Once the cake is slightly cooled and the glaze is the right consistency, pour the caramel glaze evenly over the cake.

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