Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze
This Apple Pecan Cake is moist and flavorful, topped with a rich caramel glaze. Perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- baking pan
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1½ cups 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 chopped (about 3-4 apples)
- 1 cup pecans, chopped small pieces
For the Caramel Glaze
- ¾ cups butter (1½ sticks)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooking oil, granulated sugar, and eggs. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Fold in vanilla extract, chopped apples, and pecans until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- To make the caramel glaze, melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Once the cake has cooled, pour the caramel glaze over the top and serve.
Notes
Store any leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.