Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze
A moist and fluffy cake bursting with tender apple pieces and crunchy pecans, topped off with a luscious caramel glaze.
Ingredients
For the cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans Can toast for enhanced flavor.
- 1 cup shredded apples About 2 medium apples.
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 batch Caramel glaze Prepared separately.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour the cake pan to prevent sticking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the granulated sugar and vegetable oil together until smooth. Add the sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and shredded apples.
- Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan.
Baking
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
Glazing
- Once the cake is cool, drizzle the caramel glaze over the top.
Notes
Choose tart apples like Granny Smith for a balance of sweetness. For a richer flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the batter.