Description
This Apple Pecan Cake is moist and rich, topped with a sweet caramel glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups cooking oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 Eggs
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsps vanilla
- 3 1/2 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- Caramel Glaze:
- 3/4 cups butter (1 1/2 sticks)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix cooking oil and sugar until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Stir in vanilla, apples, and pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel glaze by melting butter in a saucepan.
- Add brown sugar, milk, and vanilla to the melted butter and stir until smooth.
- Once the cake is done, pour the warm caramel glaze over the top.
Notes
- Use tart apples for a balanced flavor.
- Chop pecans finely for better texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Apple Pecan Cake, Caramel Glaze, Dessert, Cake Recipe