Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze

This moist, spiced apple cake is loaded with toasted pecans and topped with a luscious caramel glaze—perfect for fall gatherings or cozy desserts!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1½ tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• ¼ tsp salt

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 cup brown sugar

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ½ cup buttermilk (or ½ cup milk + ½ tbsp vinegar)

• 2 cups peeled & diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

For the Caramel Glaze:

• ½ cup unsalted butter

• 1 cup brown sugar

• ¼ cup heavy cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Prep:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan or Bundt pan.

   • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.

2. Make the Cake Batter:

   • Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.

   • Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.

   • Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.

   • Fold in apples and pecans.

3. Bake:

   • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35-40 mins (or 45-50 mins for Bundt) until a toothpick comes out clean.

   • Cool for 15 mins before glazing.

4. Make the Caramel Glaze:

   • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

   • Stir in brown sugar, cream, and salt. Simmer for 3-4 mins, stirring constantly.

   • Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.

   • Drizzle warm glaze over the cake.

Why You’ll Love It

✅ Loaded with texture – Tender apples + crunchy pecans.
✅ Warm spices – Cinnamon and nutmeg add cozy flavor.
✅ Sticky-sweet glaze – Takes it over the top!

Serving Suggestion: Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence!