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
- 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:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a tube pan or two loaf pans.
Mixing the Batter:
- In a large bowl, cream together the oil, sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the chopped apples and pecans.
Baking the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s).
- Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Preparing the Caramel Glaze:
- While the cake is cooling, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar and milk, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let cool slightly.
Finishing with Caramel Glaze:
- 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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