Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of autumn with this Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze. This moist cake, bursting with tart Granny Smith apples and crunchy pecans, is drizzled with a luscious homemade caramel sauce that adds richness to every bite. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, this dessert will impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for any occasion, this cake is sure to become a beloved recipe in your fall baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 peeled and finely chopped Granny Smith apples (about 3-4 apples)
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- ¾ cups unsalted butter (1 ½ sticks)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In one bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In another bowl, blend cooking oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until fluffy.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed.
- Fold in chopped apples and pecans.
- Pour 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, add brown sugar and milk; bring to a boil then simmer for about 5 minutes before stirring in vanilla.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 182mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 43mg