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Easy Apple Pecan Cake With Caramel Glaze

This rich and moist apple pecan cake is one of those easy recipes you'll keep coming back to. Topped with a homemade caramel glaze, it’s pure comfort in every bite.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer desserts easy recipes, dinner recipes, easy recipes, food receipt easy recipes, quick and easy recipes, recipes for dinner, sweet easy recipes
Servings: 12 slices
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1½ cups vegetable oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

For the Caramel Glaze

  • ½ cup butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in the diced apples and chopped pecans.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 75–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
  8. While the cake cools, make the glaze: In a saucepan, melt butter, then stir in milk and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  9. Pour the warm glaze over the slightly cooled cake. Let it set before slicing.

Notes

This cake tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen. You can store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.