Apple Pecan Cake Caramel (Print-Friendly Version)
Moist apple pecan cake topped with a luscious caramel glaze, perfect for seasonal desserts.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 -
375 grams all-purpose flour
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5 grams baking soda
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5 grams salt
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4 grams ground cinnamon
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2 grams ground nutmeg
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1 gram ground cloves
→ Cake Batter
07 -
227 grams unsalted butter, softened
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400 grams granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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15 milliliters vanilla extract
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480 grams apples, peeled and chopped
12 -
120 grams pecans, chopped
→ Caramel Glaze
13 -
113 grams unsalted butter
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220 grams packed light brown sugar
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60 milliliters heavy cream
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5 milliliters vanilla extract
# Detailed Directions:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 165°C. Grease a 23x33 cm baking dish thoroughly.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until evenly mixed.
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the creamed butter, mixing until just combined.
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Gently fold the chopped apples and pecans into the batter until evenly distributed.
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Pour batter into the prepared dish and smooth the surface. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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While baking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and heavy cream, stirring constantly until mixture begins boiling gently. Boil for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
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Allow the glaze to cool slightly, stirring occasionally, until pourable but not too thick.
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Once the cake has cooled slightly, pour the warm caramel glaze evenly over the top. Let set before slicing and serving.
# Helpful Advice:
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Brown butter in the batter enhances flavor richness. Adding a pinch of salt to the caramel glaze balances sweetness. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.