APPLE BRANDY PECAN CAKE

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My favorite apple cake is made with a shot of brandy and drizzled with caramel to set off the wonderful flavors. If alcohol is a no-go, use orange juice instead of apple brandy. If you'd rather go the chocolate route, add mini chocolate chips to the cake and use chocolate ice cream topping for the drizzle. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons apple brandy
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 medium tart apples, peeled cored and chopped, about 3 cups
1 cup finely chopped pecans
Hot caramel ice cream topping, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly grease a 13x9-in. baking pan., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until well blended, about 3 minutes. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and brandy. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice and nutmeg; gradually add to butter mixture. Fold in apples and pecans. , Transfer to prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-50 minutes. Cool completely. If desired, top with caramel topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Amelia Khoza
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste. I prefer a lighter, more airy cake.


HANIF DANISH
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I love the way the pecans add a little crunch to this cake. It's a great combination of flavors and textures.


monikah young
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This cake is perfect for fall. The apple and brandy flavors are warm and comforting.


Khawar ali
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I've never made a cake with apple brandy before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. It was delicious and I will definitely be making it again.


Nisu Gurung
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Makayla
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar.


Aphiwe Mxokozeli
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I'm not a big fan of cakes, but I really enjoyed this one. It was moist and flavorful, and the apple brandy flavor was subtle but noticeable.


Laxman Paudel
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover apples. It's also a nice change from the usual apple pie.


pancee gamer
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I've made it several times for my friends and family and they all love it too.


Manzi Justin
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Ritesh Thakur
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This cake was a disappointment. The apple brandy flavor was too strong for my taste and the cake was dry.


Qammar Qammarghazali
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I'm not a big fan of apple brandy, but I really enjoyed this cake. The flavors were well-balanced and the cake was very moist.


Manjur Ansari
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This cake is delicious! The apple brandy flavor is subtle but it really comes through. I will definitely be making this again.


Cynthia Ukaba
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It was a great way to use up some of the apples from our tree.


Chris Bailey
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This cake is so easy to make and it turns out perfect every time. I love the way the apples and pecans complement each other.


Sackeus Simaneka
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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of apples, brandy, and pecans is just perfect.


njabs ngwane
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This apple brandy pecan cake was a hit at my dinner party! It was moist and flavorful, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.