Autumnal Delight: Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze
This Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze is a delicious fall treat! It’s a moist and flavorful cake with apples, pecans, and warm spices, topped with a luscious caramel glaze. Learn how to make this easy and comforting cake
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 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 (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
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a tube pan or two loaf pans.
- Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooking oil, granulated sugar, and eggs. Beat until creamy. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Add Flavorings and Mix-Ins: Stir in the vanilla extract. Fold in the chopped apples and pecans.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s). Bake for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare the Caramel Glaze: While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the brown sugar and milk, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and stir constantly for 10 minutes, or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the glaze cool slightly.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the cake is slightly cooled and the glaze is the right consistency, pour the caramel glaze evenly over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.