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Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze

A warm, comforting dessert combining tender cake, tart-sweet apples, and toasty pecans finished with a glossy caramel drizzle, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples Firm, tart apples are recommended.
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Toast lightly for enhanced flavor.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup caramel sauce For drizzling before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, and vanilla. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Fold in the apples and pecans.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
Finishing Touch
  1. Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.

Notes

Store the cake covered at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The cake can also be frozen in individual slices for up to 2 months.