Description
This Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze is a moist, flavorful dessert featuring shredded apples and crunchy pecans baked into a tender cake, topped with a luscious caramel glaze. Perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting, fruity nutty treat with a sweet finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup shredded apples (about 2 medium)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Caramel Glaze
- Caramel candies
- Milk (small amount, to melt caramel)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly distributed. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined, forming a rich batter base.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the cake tender.
- Fold in Apples and Pecans: Carefully fold the shredded apples and chopped pecans into the batter until evenly distributed throughout.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Monitor closely near the end of baking.
- Cool the Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Prepare Caramel Glaze: While the cake cools, melt caramel candies with a small amount of milk over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth and shiny to prevent burning.
- Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the warm caramel glaze evenly over the top to add sweetness and a glossy finish.
Notes
- Drain shredded apples well to avoid excess moisture that could make the cake soggy.
- Mix batter just until ingredients are combined to prevent a dense texture.
- Cool cake fully before glazing to help the caramel set properly.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: apple pecan cake, caramel glaze, apple dessert, nutty cake, moist cake recipe, autumn dessert
