Best 20 Apple Pecan Cake Recipes

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Are you in search of a delightful and delectable treat that combines the flavors of sweet apples, crunchy pecans, and a moist, tender crumb? Look no further than the classic apple pecan cake. This timeless dessert has captured the hearts of many with its irresistible combination of textures and flavors. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect apple pecan cake, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure bliss.

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APPLE-PECAN CAKE



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This easy-to-make cake, bursting with chunks of apple and pecans, is delicious with coffee or tea.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
1 medium apple, such as Gala or Fuji, peeled and diced small
3/4 cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon packed finely grated orange zest
3 large eggs
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-inch square baking pan. Line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two sides. Butter parchment. In a medium bowl, toss apple and pecans with 2 tablespoons flour to coat. In a large bowl, whisk together remaining flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. In a small bowl, combine applesauce and yogurt.
  • In another large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter, granulated sugar, and orange zest on high until light and fluffy, 3 minutes, scraping down bowl as needed. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. With mixer on low, add flour mixture in three additions, alternating with two additions applesauce mixture, and beat to combine. Fold in apple mixture. Transfer batter to pan and smooth top.
  • Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Let cool in pan on a wire rack, 20 minutes. Using parchment, lift cake from pan. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

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.

APPLE PECAN COFFEE CAKE



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My family really enjoys this sweet, moist coffee cake with its crunchy cinnamon topping. On chilly winter days, a warm slice hits the spot, but it tastes just as good served cold.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups buttermilk
2 medium tart apples, peeled and thinly sliced
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk and mix well. Spread half into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with apples. Carefully spread remaining batter over apples., For topping, combine flour, sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until crumbly; stir in pecans. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts :

CARAMEL APPLE PECAN DUMP CAKE



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Just about everyone has some type of dump cake in their recipe box. This one needs to be added too for a perfect and easy fall dessert. Adding caramel to the apple pie filling makes this gooey and so yummy. We used the spice cake option and it was the perfect complement to the caramel apple filling. This smells so good while...

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 can(s) apple pie filling (21 ounces each)
1 box spice cake mix or butter cake mix (15.25 ounces)
1 c butter, melted
1/2 c caramel sauce, like you would put on ice cream
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. In a greased 9 X 13-inch baking dish, mix apple pie filling, caramel sauce, and cinnamon. Spread evenly in the pan.
  • 2. Pour dry cake mix directly on top of the pie filling and spread evenly. Top with melted butter.
  • 3. Sprinkle pecans on top.
  • 4. Bake at 350 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until top is golden brown and apple filling is bubbly.

APPLE-SWEET POTATO PECAN DUMP CAKE



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This quick cake has lots of delicious apples, sweet potatoes, spices, pecans and caramel. My surprise of white cheddar cheese enhances the wonderful filling. -Kathy Specht, Clinton, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (21 ounces) apple pie filling
1 can (16 ounces) cut sweet potatoes in syrup, drained and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 package butter pecan cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
3/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
1 cup chopped pecans
Vanilla ice cream or sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine pie filling, sweet potatoes, cinnamon and pie spice in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cake mix and cheese; dot with butter. Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with pecans. Bake until golden brown, 45-50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve warm, with ice cream or whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

EASY APPLE PECAN CAKE



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I love the simplicity of this recipe, and it's oh so good! Best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. A wonderful Fall treat! Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c peeled, cored and chopped apples (today i used a honeycrisp)
1 stick butter, melted - i do mine in microwave - 30 second increments
3/4 c sugar
1 egg
1 c flour
1 tsp each - baking powder & cinnamon
1/2 tsp each - salt & ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c pecans, chopped
1 Tbsp cinnamon sugar mixture - optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease well, a 9 inch pie plate. Set aside.
  • 2. Melt butter in a large bowl ( I use microwave ) Into the melted butter, add egg, vanilla and sugar and whisk well.
  • 3. Sift the flour, spices, baking powder and add to the egg mixture. Batter will be thick. Stir in apples & pecans until well distributed
  • 4. Spread batter evenly into pie plate.Bake for 40 - 45 minutes or until a pick comes out clean. About 10 minutes before cakes is done, I sprinkle with a cinnamon sugar mixture. This is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream...Yum!

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH BUTTER PECAN GLAZE



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Make and share this Fresh Apple Cake With Butter Pecan Glaze recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Renee Ferraz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups white lily all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups crisco vegetable oil
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups grated apples, about 4 large
1 cup chopped pecans
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup pecan halves
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon orange extract (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 10-inch fluted tube pan with no-stick flour spray.
  • COMBINE flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • BEAT sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs in large bowl. Gradually add flour mixture.
  • Stir in apples, pecans, and vanilla.
  • POUR batter into prepared pan, no more than 3/4 full. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • COOL 15 minutes on wire rack before removing from pan. Finish cooling on wire rack. Drizzle with Butter Pecan Glaze.
  • Butter Pecan Glaze.
  • MELT butter in small saucepan; add pecans.
  • COOK over medium heat, stirring constantly until nuts are toasted - about one minute. Mix in brown sugar, cream and corn syrup.
  • BRING to a rolling boil and cook about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and blend in orange extract, if using.
  • COOL glaze until thickened. Drizzle over Fresh Apple Cake. Extra glaze may be spooned over individual slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.2, Fat 44.1, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 69.8, Sodium 269.4, Carbohydrate 86, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 55.4, Protein 6.3

CARAMELIZED APPLE-PECAN CAKE



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A simple butter cake masquerades as a pie; it is baked in a pie plate and inverted at the end to show off its caramelized apple and nut topping.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick (4 ounces) soft unsalted butter
3/4 cup pecan halves
2 large tart apples, like Fuji, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Butter-pecan ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Use a little butter to grease a 10-inch glass pie plate. Arrange 1/4 cup pecan halves in a pattern in pie plate. Arrange apple slices over and around pecans, in a single layer in a pattern. Scatter any extra slices randomly on top.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, finely grind remaining pecan halves. Mix with flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • Whisk 1 cup sugar and remaining salt together in a skillet and mix with 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until mixture turns amber. Swirl pan from time to time if necessary. Immediately pour caramel over apples in pie pan.
  • With a mixer, cream remaining butter and remaining sugar together. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla extract. Fold in flour mixture. Spread batter over apples. Bake 30 minutes, until nicely browned. Cool.
  • Run a knife around edges and invert cake onto a serving dish, one that is heatproof if you want to warm cake before serving. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 338, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 267 milligrams, Sugar 40 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PECAN APPLE STRUDEL CAKE (GLUTEN FREE)



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Very good. Created from Recipe #174346 and Recipe #362534 . This cake can be eaten warm, or at room temperature which we like.

Provided by UmmBinat

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 cake, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup pecans, finely chopped or 1 cup blanched slivered almond, crushed
2 tablespoons brown rice flour
4 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup chopped pecans or 1/3 cup blanched slivered almond, crushed
1/2 cup rice flour (white)
1/2 cup brown rice flour
1/3 cup tapioca starch
3/4 teaspoon guar gum (xanthan gum may be substituted ~ corn derived)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons gluten free baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/2 cup canola oil
3/4 cup dark brown sugar
2 egg replacer eggs
4 tablespoons orange juice
1 1/2 cups chopped apples (about 2 apples)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Prepare a small deep pan by greasing and dusting with white rice flour.
  • Mix all strudel ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, sieve together all the dry ingredients. (except strudel and apples).
  • Add the wet ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon.
  • Add the chopped apples and stir to combine.
  • Scoop half the batter into the prepared pan.
  • then layer half the strudel mixture on top of the batter.
  • Add remaining batter and then remaining topping.
  • Place in the oven and bake approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool at least 10 minutes before serving. I like it better cooled down to room temperature even more.
  • Enjoy!

HOT APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL PECAN SAUCE



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I love anything with apples. If I were on a desert island and I had to choose 1 desert it would be apple pie. This recipe ain't apple pie and I have many favorite apple deserts, but it's a close second to apple pie. The caramel sauce is out of this world good. It's up to your taste if you want to add the pecans or not to the sauce. I like it both ways.

Provided by ForeverMama

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 lb butter, unsalted, at room temperature (2 sticks)
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped (about 1 1/4 pounds)
3/4 cup chopped pecans (about 3 ounces)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 quart vanilla ice cream, for serving
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and lightly flour a 9 x 2" cake pan.
  • Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, spices, baking soda and salt; set aside. Beat in eggs on low speed, one at a time, until well blended. Add flour mixture beating just until incorporated. Mix in apples, nuts and the vanilla.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes or until top is golden and cake tester inserted near center comes out clean. Remove to rack and cool. Turn cake out of pan by inverting onto rack after 10 minutes.
  • NOTE: If desired, the cake may be stored at room temperature, well wrapped overnight or it may be frozen. Defrost at room temperature for several hours or overnight. Reheat in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or until warm.
  • Caramel Pecan Sauce:.
  • Melt butter in a medium size saucepan. Add nuts. Cook, stirring constantly, over moderately high heat, until nuts are toasted and butter is lightly browned. Add brown sugar and cream and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and sugar dissolves and turns deep golden brown.
  • NOTE: the sauce maybe refrigerated for several days. Reheat before serving.
  • To Serve: place a wedge of warm cake on a dessert plate. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and spoon hot Caramel Pecan Sauce over all.

CARAMEL, APPLE, PECAN CAKE



Caramel, Apple, Pecan Cake image

Some of the tastiest nuts recipes involve pecans, just like this gorgeous caramel and apple pecan cake - perfect for dessert!

Provided by Fisher Nuts

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup caramel ice cream topping, melted and divided
3/4 cup Fisher Chef's Naturals Pecan Chips, chopped and divided
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons flour, divided
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 large gala apples, peeled cored and diced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly spray bottom and sides of 9-inch spring form pan with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • For crust, in small bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and butter. Mix well. Press crumb mixture firmly into bottom, and up the sides of the pan.
  • Bake 6 to 8 minutes. Remove; pour 1/2 cup caramel topping over the bottom of the warm crust. Sprinkle 1/2 cup pecan chips on top.
  • For cake, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 tablespoon flour, and sugar; mix until smooth. Add eggs; mix well.
  • In small bowl combine apples, remaining flour and cinnamon; mix well. Fold apple mixture into cheese mixture; pour into prepared crust. Bake 45 minutes. Pour remaining caramel topping on cheesecake; bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cheesecake is set.
  • Remove to cooling rack; sprinkle remaining pecan chips over top. Cool to room temperature; chill in refrigerator overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.6, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 98.6, Sodium 319.1, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 20.9, Protein 5.2

APPLE-PECAN COFFEE CAKE



Apple-Pecan Coffee Cake image

Mmm! Warm fiber-rich apple coffee cake boasts a crunchy streusel topping.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 cup firm butter or margarine
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup Fiber One™ original bran cereal
1 cup milk
1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 egg whites or 2 eggs
1 medium all-purpose apple (Gala, Haralson, McIntosh), peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with shortening and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour. In small bowl, mix streusel ingredients; set aside.
  • Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or crush in food processor). In large bowl, stir together cereal and milk; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in remaining coffee cake ingredients except apple; beat 30 seconds with spoon. Gently stir in apple. Spread half the batter in pan; sprinkle streusel on top. Spoon remaining batter over streusel; spread to cover.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLE CINNAMON PECAN CAKE



Apple Cinnamon Pecan Cake image

Make and share this Apple Cinnamon Pecan Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup 2% low-fat evaporated milk
3 cups peeled cored and finely chopped baking apples (about 3 medium)
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg in medium bowl.
  • Beat granulated sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth. Alternately beat in flour mixture and evaporated milk.
  • Stir in apples and nuts.
  • Spread batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes.
  • Cut into squares and sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.6, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 95.6, Carbohydrate 28.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 15.3, Protein 3

CARAMEL APPLE PECAN COFFEE CAKE



CARAMEL APPLE PECAN COFFEE CAKE image

I have been making this recipe for about 25 years now. I used to have Tupperware parties, & Home Interior parties, & school bake sales quite frequently & made this for them. It was well recieved. After adding caramel topping to a piece of this cake, I am revising it to include it in the main recipe: it is that good.

Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 c shortening
1/2 c butter or margarine, softened
2 c sugar
2 eggs
3 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 3/4 c buttermilk
2 medium cooking apples, peeled and thinly sliced
TOPPING
1/2 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c sugar
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 Tbsp butter or margarine
1/2 c finely chopped pecans
DRIZZLE
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 Tbsp (+or-) milk
after the drizzle dries some, drizzle caramel topping on top of that

Steps:

  • 1. Cream shortening and l/2 cup butter: gradually add 2 cups sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 2. Combine 3 cups flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Spoon half of batter into a greased and floured 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan. Arrange apple slices over batter. Spread remaining cake batter evenly over top.
  • 3. TOPPING:
  • 4. Combine 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and cinnamon, mixing well. Cut in 3 tablespoons butter with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal; stir in chopped pecans. Sprinkle mixture evenly over batter. Bake at 350° for 55 minutes. This cake should be a darker brown around edges in order to be done. Cool completely.
  • 5. Mix drizzle & drizzle over top of cake.

APPLE PECAN RAISIN UPSIDE DOWN CAKE



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After baking, turn this delicious cake upside down onto a serving platter. The apple nut topping and sauce will fall onto the top of the cake. Serve warm with whipped cream.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 10" cake

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 apples, peeled and diced
1 cup raisins
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup milk
1 egg
1/3 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix together in a heavy skillet the first five ingredients (apples thru pecans).
  • Simmer for 10 minutes and cool.
  • Mix together remaining ingredients and beat until well blended.
  • Pour batter over apple mixture and bake at 350° for 50 minutes.
  • Turn cake upside down onto plate immediately.
  • Leave for a few minutes so all the apples and sauce will fall onto the cake.

PECAN PRALINE APPLE BUTTERMILK CAKE



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This recipe is very special to me. I posted this recipe on my blog. I was asked to make a recipe using Challenge Butter for a sponsored post. I love Challenge Butter. This recipe turned out great. I hope you enjoy it. Let me know what you think. This is a great fall recipe cake for your upcoming holday gatherings. Great with a...

Provided by Sheila Wilson

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 1/2 c flour
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 stick challenge butter(soft)
1 c brown sugar firmly packed
1 c white dugar
5 eggs, separated( yolks from whites)
1/3 c canola oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 c buttermilk
5 apples peeled cored and chopped
1 pinch orange zest
1 c chopped pecans
PECAN PRALINE ICING
1/1/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 c water
1 pt heavy cream
1/2 stick challenge butter
1 c pecans

Steps:

  • 1. Mix dry ingredients and set aside. Beat butter, sugars and vanilla until creamy.Slowly add canola oil and mix until incorporated.Separate egg yolks from egg whites and place yolks in separate bowl to beat with a fork. Add yolks to butter mixture.Place egg whites in refrigerator until chilled. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Add flour to butter mixture one cup at a time , mixing until just incorporated. Add buttermilk and mix well. Fold in egg whites being careful not to deflate cake mixture. Add mashed cooked apples, pecans and orange zest, gently incorporate. Place batter in a large greased bundt pan. Bake at 350 for one hour or until toothpick or knife inserted in center comes out clean. Pecan Praline Icing Add brown sugar and butter to medium sauce pan, turning the heat to medium. Sugar mixture will turn a dark amber color. Cook until reaching the soft ball stage and mixture thickens. Add water, heavy cream and pecans while continuing to stir. Pour this mixture over cake.

GLUTEN FREE APPLE PECAN CAKE



Gluten Free Apple Pecan Cake image

Make and share this Gluten Free Apple Pecan Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LARavenscroft

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs
1/4 cup oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups Pamelas ultimate baking and pancake mix (or 2 cups AP GF flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder and 1 teaspoon baking soda)
2 cups baking apples, peeled & diced (I used Granny Smith)
1/2 cup golden raisin
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened
4 -5 teaspoons pure maple syrup
1 lb powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat to 350°F.
  • Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs.
  • Add oil, applesauce, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon; beat well.
  • Stir in baking mix.
  • Add apples, raisins, and pecans and stir just until combined.
  • Pour into greased cake pan.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool slightly and remove from pan.
  • Meanwhile prepare the frosting.
  • Cream together cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
  • Add maple syrup and then powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Add more maple syrup, if necessary.
  • Frost cake when completely cool.

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH BUTTER PECAN GLAZE



FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH BUTTER PECAN GLAZE image

This cake is a variation of one I found on a bag of WHITE LILY FLOUR, but with my spin on the recipe. I made this recipe because I had 2 pounds of sliced Pink Lady apples that would have spoiled had I not used them. My husband usually takes them in his lunch but was sick for 4 or 5 days & didn't eat them. This was my creative...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 c white lily self rising flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/2 c vegetable oil
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp vanilla bean paste, or vanilla extract
2 tsp butter extract (my addition)
1 c apple sauce (no sugar added my addition)
4 c apples grated (about 4 large) i chopped mine after peeling
11/2 c chopped pecans (added extra 1/2 cup)
1 box butterscotch pudding (31/2 oz size) my addition
BUTTER PECAN GLAZE
1/2 stick butter (1/4 cup)
1/2 c pecan halves ( i used chopped)
3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c each heavy cream & light corn syrup
1 tsp butter flavor extract

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. This is the 16 cup Nordic Ware Angel Food/Bundt Pan that I used. I purchased it from Amazon.
  • 2. Add flour, cinnamon and butterscotch pudding to a medium size bowl. Then stir to blend mixtures together, and set aside till needed.
  • 3. Add the 3 eggs into a large bowl and beat well till mixed together.
  • 4. Now add oil and packed brown sugar to bowl with beaten eggs, and beat until completely blended together.
  • 5. Now add flour in three intervals, beating well after each addition.
  • 6. The flour mixture was a bit stiff, so I decided to add an additional ingredient to loosen up the batter.
  • 7. So I Added the 1 cup of natural apple sauce and beat till blended into the cake batter.
  • 8. Now add the chopped pecans and chopped apples, and with a spoon or spatula, stir ingredients into cake batter until they are well blended.
  • 9. Spray the cake pan LIBERALLY with non stick cooking spray, OR USE BAKERS JOY(cooking spray with added flour in it) Add cake batter to cake pan and place in preheated 350 degrees F. oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean.NOTE: YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE AT LEAST 1 1/2 TO 2 INCHES OF SPACE LEFT IN PAN TO ALLOW IT TO RISE.
  • 10. Remove cake from oven and allow to sit in pan for 15 minutes. NOTICE HOW THE CAKE ROSE TO THE TOP.
  • 11. Now invert cake onto cake rack or serving platter, and allow to cool completely. While cake is cooling prepare the glaze.
  • 12. To make the glaze add 1/2 stick butter to small sauce pan, then add chopped nuts, and heat over medium high heat to toast the nuts, all the while you are stirring, about 5 minutes. Then add the brown sugar, heavy cream, and corn syrup, then bring to a rolling boil, continue to stir for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat allow to cool somewhat, then add the butter extract into the glaze and stir to blend together. Then carefully drizzle over cake, allowing it to drip down along the sides of the cake as you drizzle along the outer edge of cake. Add the remaining glaze over the top of cake, or save and add it to individual slices. I added all of mine on the cake.
  • 13. Cut serve and enjoy this moist and tasty cake.

APPLE-PECAN CARROT CAKE



Apple-Pecan Carrot Cake image

Southern Living Magazine recipe. This cake has Mascarpone Frosting piled on top and Apple Cider Caramel Sauce in between layers and salty-sweet spiced pecans scattered about. The photo alone looks good enough to eat.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 23

CAKE
2 1/3 c finely chopped lightly toasted pecans, divided
2 c all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp apple pie spice
1/4 tsp salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 c granulated sugar
3/4 c vegetable oil
3/4 c dairy buttermilk
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c peeled and grated granny smith apples
1 1/2 c grated carrots
APPLE CIDER CARAMEL SAUCE
1 c apple cider
1 c light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c butter
1/2 c whipping cream
MASCARPONE FROSTING
1 c mascarpone cheese
1/4 c powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c heavy cream

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350^. Butter well 2 parchment covered 9-inch cake pans. Sprinkle with 1 1/3 cups of toasted pecans. Shake pan to coat bottoms and sides of pans with the nuts.
  • 2. Stir together the flour,soda,salt and apple pie spice. Stir eggs,sugar vegetable oil, buttermilk and vanilla in a large bowl until well blended. Fold in apples, carrots and remaining 1 cup of pecans. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.Bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick test comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes. Remove pans and cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • 3. Place 1 cake layer, pecan side down, on serving plate. Spread top of cake layer with 2/3 cup of the Cider Caramel Sauce; top with remaining cake layer, pecan side down. Spread Mascarpone Frosting over top of cake. Drizzle some of the caramel sauce over frosting, and swirl sauce into frosting. Serve immediately. Refrigerate any left over cake.
  • 4. APPLE-CIDER-CARAMEL-SAUCE: (make this the day before) Cook cider in a 3 qt saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, 10 minutes or until reduced to 1/4 cup. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely. Refrigerate up to 1 week. To reheat, microwave at high 10 to 15 seconds or just until warm; stir until smooth.
  • 5. MASCARPONE FROSTING: Stir mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla in a medium bowl just until blended. Beat cream at low speed with mixer until foamy; increase speed to medium-high, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream mixture into mascarpone cheese..Use immediately.

APPLE CINNAMON PECAN CAKE



Apple Cinnamon Pecan Cake image

This cake did not last long...need to make another.

Provided by susan white

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 c finely diced apples
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla
3 1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 c sugar
1 1/4 c vegetable oil
3 eggs
1/2 container german chocolate frosting
GLAZE
1 c toasted pecans
3 to 4 Tbsp vanilla soy milk
2 Tbsp cinnamon
2 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Glaze: Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and stir until smooth. Set the bowl aside.
  • 2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Lightly grease a Bundt pan or tube pan.
  • 3. In a bowl, mix together the apples, vanilla, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • 4. Using a mixer beat the sugar, oil, German Chocolate Frosting and eggs in a large bowl. Add in the dry ingredients and beat until completely combined. Fold in the apple mixture.
  • 5. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a tester inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
  • 6. Allow the cake to fully cool in the pan, about 1 hour, and then turn it out onto a plate
  • 7. Glaze: Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and stir until smooth. Set the bowl aside. Drizzle the cake with some of the cinnamon glaze, and then sprinkle the pecans on top

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples. Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples are good choices for apple pecan cake because they hold their shape well when baked and have a tart flavor that balances the sweetness of the cake.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix the batter until just combined, then stop.
  • Use fresh pecans. Fresh pecans will give your cake the best flavor. If you don't have fresh pecans, you can use roasted pecans, but they won't have as much flavor.
  • Don't over bake the cake. An overbaked cake will be dry and crumbly. Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake.

Conclusion:

Apple pecan cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a classic combination of flavors that everyone will enjoy. With a few simple tips, you can make a perfect apple pecan cake every time.

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