Description
This Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze is the perfect autumn dessert, blending tart Granny Smith apples, crunchy pecans, and a rich caramel glaze. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, it’s an ideal treat for fall gatherings or cozy nights at home. With its stunning appearance and irresistible taste, this cake is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
- Cooking oil
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Granny Smith apples
- Chopped pecans
- Butter
- Whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease and flour a tube or loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oil, granulated sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in vanilla extract, chopped apples, and pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, checking with a toothpick after 50 minutes to ensure it’s done.
- For the caramel glaze: Melt butter in a pan, add brown sugar and milk, and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring until thickened.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Gluten-Free: Substitute with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Fruit Swap: Use pears instead of apples for a different texture and taste.
- Storage: Store the cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Warm individual slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
