Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze

Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze

from thatovenfeelin.com
90 min

Delight in the flavors of autumn with this Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze recipe, featuring fresh Granny Smith apples, crunchy pecans, and a luscious homemade caramel sauce for a truly decadent treat.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups of cooking oil
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3½ cups Granny Smith apples (peeled and finely chopped (approximately 3-4 apples))
  • 1 cup pecans (finely chopped)
  • ¾ cups unsalted butter (1 ½ sticks)
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    Begin by preheating the oven to 325°F (163°C). Thoroughly grease and flour a tube pan, or alternatively, two loaf pans, to ensure easy removal of the cake once baked.

  2. 2

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooking oil, granulated sugar, and eggs. Beat these ingredients together until the mixture is creamy and homogeneous.

  3. 3

    Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the batter with its rich flavor.

  4. 4

    Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s). Place in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour. At around the 50-minute mark, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done. If not, continue baking but monitor closely to avoid overbaking.

  5. 5

    While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

  6. 6

    Once the cake is slightly cooled and the glaze is the right consistency, pour the caramel glaze evenly over the top of the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. This not only adds flavor but also enhances the presentation of the cake.