Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 2 cups peeled and chopped apples (such as Granny Smith)
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

For the Caramel Glaze:

• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt or round cake pan.
2. Prepare Dry Ingredients
   • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
   • In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
   • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Combine Ingredients
   • Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
   • Fold in the chopped apples and pecans.
5. Bake the Cake
   • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
   • Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
   • Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
6. Make the Caramel Glaze
   • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
   • Add brown sugar, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth.
   • Bring to a simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
   • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
7. Glaze the Cake
   • Drizzle the warm caramel glaze over the cooled cake.
   • Let set for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze! 🍏🍰✨