Description

A moist apple cake filled with chopped pecans and topped with a rich caramel glaze that soaks into the cake, making every bite sweet, nutty, and comforting—perfect for holidays or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 cup vegetable oil

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

3 large eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

3 cups apples, peeled and chopped (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

1 cup pecans, chopped

1/2 cup unsalted butter (for glaze)

1/2 cup brown sugar (for glaze)

1/4 cup heavy cream or milk (for glaze)

1 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)

Pinch of salt (for glaze)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9×13-inch pan or bundt pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, whisk together oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in the chopped apples and pecans. Batter will be thick.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
While the cake cools slightly, make the glaze: in a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
Stir in brown sugar and cream, and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Pour the warm glaze over the slightly cooled cake, letting it soak in.

Notes

Add raisins or dried cranberries for extra sweetness.

A pinch of nutmeg or allspice deepens the spice flavor.

Walnuts can be substituted for pecans.

For bundt pan, increase bake time slightly and drizzle glaze on top.

Serve with vanilla ice cream for a warm dessert treat.

Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Wrap and freeze slices individually for longer storage.

Microwave slices for 10–15 seconds to reheat and soften glaze.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 480
Sugar: 42g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 17g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 60g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 55mg