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Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze

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A cozy, warmly spiced cake packed with apples and pecans, finished with a rich caramel glaze—perfect for gatherings or a comforting treat with tea or coffee.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40–50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8–10 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg or allspice (optional)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (Granny Smith, Fuji, or Honeycrisp)
  • 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans

For the caramel glaze:

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round or 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and optional nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Mix in sour cream until smooth.
  5. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in chopped apples and pecans.
  6. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Meanwhile, make the glaze: melt butter and brown sugar in a small pan. Simmer 1–2 minutes, then stir in cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  8. Once cake is warm (not hot), drizzle glaze evenly over the top. Let it soak in slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use tart or sweet apples depending on flavor preference.
  • Enhance spice with ginger or cardamom.
  • Skip pecans for a nut-free option; sub oats or seeds for texture.
  • Convert to muffins or mini bundts—bake 20–25 minutes.
  • Store at room temp up to 3 days; microwave slices briefly to warm.

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