Autumn Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Drizzle
As the vibrant hues of autumn paint the landscape and the air becomes infused with the crispness of fallen leaves, there’s a palpable sense of anticipation for the comforting delights that this season brings. In the heart of this enchanting time of year, amidst the rustling of leaves and the aroma of spices, we invite you to embark on a culinary journey that captures the very essence of fall.
Imagine a cake so indulgent, so infused with the flavors of the season, that it transports you to a cozy haven of warmth and nostalgia with every bite. This is our Autumn Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Drizzle—a masterpiece of autumnal flavors that embodies the essence of the harvest season in its most decadent form.
Picture tender morsels of sweet, tart apples nestled within a moist crumb, their essence mingling with the earthy richness of toasted pecans to create a symphony of taste and texture. Enveloping it all is a velvety blanket of caramel glaze, its golden hues glistening in the light and promising a sweetness that lingers on the palate long after the last crumb has disappeared.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup of neutral oil suitable for baking.
2 cups of granulated sugar.
4 large eggs.
3 cups of all-purpose flour,
1 teaspoon of baking soda.
1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
1 teaspoon of salt.
2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
Approximately 3 to 4 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced (about 3 1/2 cups).
1 cup of chopped pecans.
For the Caramel Glaze:
1/3 cup of unsalted butter (about 1 1/2 sticks).
1/3 cup of light brown sugar.
1/3 cup of milk.
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius). Grease and flour a tube pan or two loaf pans.
Step 2
In a large bowl, cream together the oil, sugar, and eggs until well combined.
Step 3
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Step 4
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 5
Fold in the diced apples and chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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