Ingredients for Apple Cake With Warm Caramel Pecan Sauce
- 1 ¼ cups unsalted butter
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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How to Make Apple Cake With Warm Caramel Pecan Sauce
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square baking pan.
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- 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.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in 4 cups peeled and diced apples and 1 cup chopped pecans.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel sauce:
- Melt ¼ cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add ½ cup chopped pecans and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted (about 3 minutes).
- 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).
- Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly before drizzling generously with the warm caramel pecan sauce. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
17 g
Sugar
205g
Fat
118g
Carbs
23g
