Apple Cake With Warm Caramel Pecan Sauce Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Cake With Warm Caramel Pecan Sauce

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• Nutmeg
• Baking Soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Tart Apples
• Pecans
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• Whipping Cream

How to Make Apple Cake With Warm Caramel Pecan Sauce

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in 4 cups peeled and diced apples and 1 cup chopped pecans.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel sauce:
9. Melt ¼ cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
10. Add ½ cup chopped pecans and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted (about 3 minutes).
11. Stir in 1 cup packed light brown sugar and ½ cup heavy cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
12. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly before drizzling generously with the warm caramel pecan sauce. Serve warm and enjoy!