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Caramel Glazed Apple Pecan Bundt Cake Recipe

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This moist and flavorful apple cake features a tender crumb studded with chopped pecans and shredded baking apples, all topped with a rich caramel glaze. Perfect for autumn or any time you want a comforting dessert with a hint of spice and nutty texture, this cake is baked in a bundt pan to create an elegant presentation and pairs wonderfully with coffee or tea.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (not baking powder)
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice or ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 medium or 2 large baking apples such as Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, or McIntosh (equivalent to 2 1/2 cups shredded apple, peeled optional)

Garnish

  • 1/4 cup pecan halves and pieces (optional)

Caramel Glaze Ingredients

  • (Ingredients for glaze not specified in the original recipe; typically includes butter, brown sugar, cream, and vanilla extract to make a thick caramel glaze.)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-12 cup bundt pan using shortening, butter, or non-stick spray with flour to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, apple pie spice or cinnamon, and salt. Add the chopped pecans and stir well to coat them evenly with the flour mixture.
  3. Prepare Wet Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until they become light and foamy. Add the vegetable oil and whisk just until combined. Then add the brown sugar and vanilla extract, whisking gently until everything is well incorporated.
  4. Shred Apples: Shred or finely chop the apples using a cheese grater or food processor to yield about 2 1/2 cups of shredded apple. There’s no need to peel the apples as the peel adds texture and flavor.
  5. Combine Apple with Wet Ingredients: Stir the shredded apples into the brown sugar and egg mixture until fully combined.
  6. Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the flour and pecan mixture into the wet apple mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
  7. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan. Bake on the center oven rack for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out almost clean, with just a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  8. Cool Slightly: Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Setting a timer helps to avoid overcooling.
  9. Make Caramel Glaze: While the cake cools, prepare the caramel glaze. The glaze thickens as it cools; typical ingredients include butter, brown sugar, cream, and vanilla, though specifics are not given in the original recipe.
  10. Invert Cake: After 10 minutes, place a serving plate over the bundt pan and carefully invert the cake onto the plate. Gently remove the pan.
  11. Glaze and Garnish: Drizzle the caramel glaze over the top of the cake while still slightly warm. If desired, sprinkle with pecan halves and pieces before the glaze firms up to set the garnish in place.
  12. Serve: Serve the cake warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • You do not need to peel the apples as the peels add texture and nutrients.
  • Ensure the toothpick test shows almost clean with just a few crumbs for optimal cake doneness without overbaking.
  • If you don’t have apple pie spice, ground cinnamon works well as a substitute.
  • For the caramel glaze, a simple recipe of butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract cooked until thickened is recommended.
  • Allow the glaze to firm slightly before serving to avoid messiness.
  • Garnishing with pecan halves is optional but adds a nice visual and textural contrast.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/caramel-glazed-apple-pecan-bundt-cake-recipe/