Caramel Pecan Apple Cake (Print Version)
This cozy dessert features juicy apples and toasted pecans in a fluffy cake. A warm caramel topping makes each slice extra indulgent.
# Ingredients:
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1½ cups canola or vegetable oil.
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2 cups granulated sugar.
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4 room-temp large eggs.
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3 cups all-purpose flour.
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1 teaspoon baking soda.
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½ teaspoon cinnamon powder.
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1 teaspoon regular table salt.
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
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3½ cups diced and peeled Granny Smith apples.
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1 cup pecans, chopped.
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¾ cup unsalted butter for the glaze.
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1 cup packed brown sugar for the glaze.
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¼ cup whole milk for the glaze.
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1 teaspoon vanilla for the glaze.
# Steps:
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Preheat your oven to 325°F. Coat tube pan or loaf pans with grease and flour.
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Mix oil, sugar, and eggs in a bowl. Blend until smooth and fluffy.
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In another bowl, toss together flour, salt, cinnamon, and baking soda.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet ones, gently mixing. Stir in vanilla, apples, and pecans at the end.
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Pour batter evenly into your pan(s). Bake for around 1 hour, testing with a toothpick at the 50-minute mark.
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In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in milk and sugar. Let it boil gently for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, then add vanilla.
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Pour the warm glaze over the cake after it’s cooled slightly. Let it spill over the edges.
# Helpful Notes:
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Use a toothpick to check if the cake's done baking.
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Cool the cake a little before glazing it.
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You can use a tube pan or divide the batter between two loaf pans.