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Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze

This Apple Pecan Cake features tender apple chunks and toasty pecans, topped with a gooey caramel glaze, making it a comforting dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon adjust for personal taste
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil can also use melted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chopped apples preferably Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
  • 1 cup chopped pecans can substitute with walnuts
For the Caramel Glaze
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat together the sugar and vegetable oil until creamy.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and mix well.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gradually.
  6. Stir in chopped apples and pecans until evenly mixed.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased bundt or 9x13 inch pan.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let it cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Making the Caramel Glaze
  1. In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, and milk.
  2. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Once thickened, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Pour the caramel glaze over the cooled cake.

Notes

For variations, you can use pears instead of apples or add walnuts instead of pecans. For a gluten-free option, use a one-to-one gluten-free flour blend. Store leftovers in an airtight container. The cake can be frozen; just glaze when ready to serve.