Caramel-Glzed Apple-Pecan Pound Cake

Servings: 12 Difficulty: Advanced
A moist, spiced pound cake loaded with green apples and pecans, finished with a rich buttery caramel glaze.
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This Caramel-Glazed Apple-Pecan Pound Cake is a comforting autumn dessert that balances tart fruit with sweet, nutty richness. The dense, tender crumb is studded with chunks of crisp green apple and crunchy toasted pecans, infused with warm cinnamon. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or simply as a special treat with coffee. The homemade caramel sauce adds a luxurious finish that ties all the flavors together. Easy to make with pantry staples, this cake delivers bakery-quality results every time.

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Caramel-Glzed Apple-Pecan Pound Cake

Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 Calories: 1717.8

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This Caramel-Glazed Apple-Pecan Pound Cake is a comforting autumn dessert that balances tart fruit with sweet, nutty richness. The dense, tender crumb is studded with chunks of crisp green apple and crunchy toasted pecans, infused with warm cinnamon. It&# 226;€™s perfect for holiday gatherings, afternoon tea, or simply as a special treat with coffee. The homemade caramel sauce adds a luxurious finish that ties all the flavors together. Easy to make with pantry staples, this cake delivers bakery-quality results every time.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325ðF (165ðC). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. Peel and core green apples, then chop into 1/2-inch cubes.
  3. In a small skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
  4. Add chopped apples and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp. Remove from heat and let cool.
  5. In a large bowl, cream the remaining 1 cup softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  6. Beat in vanilla extract until well combined.
  7. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
  8. In a separate medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.
  9. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just blended.
  10. Gently fold in the sautéed apples and chopped pecans using a spatula.
  11. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top evenly.
  12. Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  13. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  14. While cake cools, make the caramel glaze: combine brown sugar, granulated sugar, and whipping cream in a medium saucepan.
  15. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  16. Cook and stir for about 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  17. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted and smooth.
  18. Let caramel sauce cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle generously over the cooled cake before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 1717.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 89.4g138%
Saturated Fat 37.0g185%
Cholesterol 362.1mg121%
Sodium 993.6mg42%
Total Carbohydrate 214.4g72%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g56%
Sugars 108.2g
Protein 25.6g52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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