Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze

Apple Pecan Cake

Ingredients:

• For the cake:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup finely chopped apples (about 1 large apple)

  • ½ cup chopped pecans

  • ½ cup sour cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or springform pan.

2. Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.

4. Add apples and sour cream: Stir in the chopped apples, pecans, and sour cream into the wet ingredients until just combined.

5. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

6. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

Caramel Glaze

Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsalted butter

• 1 cup packed brown sugar

• ¼ cup heavy cream

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and bring it to a simmer. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Add the heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir continuously and let the glaze come to a gentle boil for 1-2 minutes, until it thickens slightly.

3. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes before drizzling it over the cooled cake.