Name: Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/2 tsp ground cloves; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup sour cream; 3 cups peeled and chopped apples (e.g., Granny Smith); 1 cup chopped pecans; 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze

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This warm, spiced apple pecan cake is filled with tender apples and crunchy pecans, then soaked in a rich caramel glaze. A perfect fall dessert or holiday treat!

Author: Sarah
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
Category: Cake, Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground cloves

Wet Ingredients:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup sour cream

Fruits & Nuts:

3 cups peeled and chopped apples (e.g., Granny Smith)

1 cup chopped pecans

Caramel Glaze:

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Prep Oven & Pan:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.

Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.

Cream Butter & Sugar:
In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Eggs & Vanilla:
Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract.

Combine with Sour Cream:
Mix in sour cream. Slowly add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Fold in Apples & Pecans:
Gently fold in chopped apples and pecans.

Bake:
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Make Caramel Glaze:
In a saucepan, melt butter. Add brown sugar and cream; bring to a boil while stirring. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Glaze the Cake:
While cake is still warm, poke holes in the top with a skewer or fork. Pour glaze over the cake to allow it to soak in.

Cool & Serve:
Let the cake cool completely. Serve plain or with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

Notes

Best enjoyed the day it’s baked, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Great served warm or at room temperature.

Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor and texture contrast.

Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/apple-pecan-cake-with-caramel-glaze/