Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze
Savor the warm embrace of autumn with this Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze. This delightful dessert harmoniously blends sweet and tart Granny Smith apples with crunchy pecans, enveloped in a rich homemade caramel glaze that elevates each bite. Perfect for celebrations or cozy evenings at home, this cake is not only a family favorite but also a crowd-pleaser that fills your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of baking apples.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1½ 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
- 3½ cups Granny Smith apples (peeled and finely chopped)
- 1 cup pecans (finely chopped)
- ¾ cups unsalted butter (1 ½ sticks)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together cooking oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in the dry ingredients followed by the chopped apples and pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the caramel glaze, melt butter in a saucepan, stir in brown sugar and milk until bubbling, then remove from heat and add vanilla.
- Once the cake has cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over it.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg