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Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze

Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze is a rich, moist dessert that captures the warmth of fall in every bite.
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Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • - Whisk or electric mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - 9x13-inch baking dish or bundt pan
  • - Saucepan
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • **For the Cake:**
  • - 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • - 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • - 1/4 tsp salt
  • - 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • - 1 cup granulated sugar
  • - 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • - 2 large eggs
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • - 1/2 cup sour cream
  • - 2 cups peeled and diced apples Granny Smith recommended
  • - 1 cup chopped pecans
  • **For the Caramel Glaze:**
  • - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • - 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • - 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • **Preheat Oven:**
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or bundt pan.
  • **Mix Dry Ingredients:**
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • **Cream Butter and Sugars:**
  • In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • **Add Eggs and Vanilla:**
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
  • **Incorporate Sour Cream and Dry Ingredients:**
  • Mix in the sour cream, then gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • **Add Apples and Pecans:**
  • Fold in the diced apples and chopped pecans.
  • **Bake:**
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • **Make the Caramel Glaze:**
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream, cooking until the mixture bubbles and thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • **Glaze the Cake:**
  • Once the cake has cooled slightly, pour the warm caramel glaze over the top. Let it set before serving.