Best 9 Pecan Yogurt Apple Cake With Star Anise Caramel Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Pecan Yogurt Apple Cake, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This exceptional cake features a moist and tender crumb, studded with crunchy pecans and sweet apple chunks, all enveloped in a velvety yogurt batter. The star anise caramel sauce elevates this dessert to new heights, offering a rich and aromatic glaze that perfectly complements the cake's delicate flavors. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure as we delve into the detailed recipe, providing step-by-step instructions to guide you towards creating this masterpiece.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE PECAN CAKE WITH CARAMEL GLAZE



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This Apple Pecan Cake is so delicious! Just one bite of this cake will have you baking it over and over again!

Provided by Terri

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Fall Desserts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups cooking oil
2 cups sugar
4 Eggs
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
2 tsps vanilla
3 1/2 cups Granny Smith apples, (approximately 3-4 apples, peeled, chopped in small pieces)
1 cup pecans, (chopped small)
3/4 cups butter (1 1/2 sticks)
1 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°
  • In a large mixing bowl, add oil, sugar and eggs, mix until nice and creamy.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Add to large bowl. Mix well.
  • Add vanilla, mix well.
  • Stir in apples and pecans.
  • Pour into generously greased and floured tube pan (you can use two loaf pans in place of a tube pan).
  • Bake at 325° for approximately 1 hour. Check using a tooth pick at about 50 minutes, and if it comes out clean, then your cake is done. If using the loaf pans, make sure to check it at about 50 minutes as well.

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH HOMEMADE CARAMEL SAUCE



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Provided by Martina McBride

Categories     dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield one 13-by-9-inch cake

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups (about 2 apples) grated unpeeled Granny Smith apple (see Cook's Note)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Homemade Caramel Sauce, recipe follows
Whipped cream or ice cream (optional)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup half-and-half
4 tablespoons butter
Pinch of kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Beat the butter with a mixer at medium speed until fluffy; gradually add the sugar, beating well. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Add the apple, beating just until blended.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; add to the butter mixture, and mix just until blended. Stir in the walnuts, if desired.
  • Pour into a lightly greased 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or just until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack 10 minutes. Serve with Homemade Caramel Sauce and, if desired, whipped cream or ice cream.
  • Cook the sugar, half-and-half, butter, and salt in a small saucepan over medium-low for 5 to 7 minutes, whisking slowly, until thickened. Remove from the heat, and let cool slightly before serving.
  • Keep refrigerated up to one week after you make it. Just be sure to warm it up before serving.

YOGURT APPLESAUCE CAKE



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Cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg lend an appetizing aroma to this yummy cake made with fat-free yogurt. "It's great for brunch, dessert or snacking," notes Tina Dierking of Skowhegan, Maine. "In fact, it's great anytime!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
2 large egg whites, beaten
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup raisins
DRIZZLE:
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Combine the applesauce, water, yogurt, egg whites and almond extract. stir into the dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in raisins., Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For drizzle, in a bowl, whisk confectioners' sugar and water until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 101mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOT APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL PECAN SAUCE



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I love anything with apples. If I were on a desert island and I had to choose 1 desert it would be apple pie. This recipe ain't apple pie and I have many favorite apple deserts, but it's a close second to apple pie. The caramel sauce is out of this world good. It's up to your taste if you want to add the pecans or not to the sauce. I like it both ways.

Provided by ForeverMama

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 lb butter, unsalted, at room temperature (2 sticks)
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 medium tart apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped (about 1 1/4 pounds)
3/4 cup chopped pecans (about 3 ounces)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 quart vanilla ice cream, for serving
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup pecan halves
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and lightly flour a 9 x 2" cake pan.
  • Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, spices, baking soda and salt; set aside. Beat in eggs on low speed, one at a time, until well blended. Add flour mixture beating just until incorporated. Mix in apples, nuts and the vanilla.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake for 35 - 45 minutes or until top is golden and cake tester inserted near center comes out clean. Remove to rack and cool. Turn cake out of pan by inverting onto rack after 10 minutes.
  • NOTE: If desired, the cake may be stored at room temperature, well wrapped overnight or it may be frozen. Defrost at room temperature for several hours or overnight. Reheat in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes or until warm.
  • Caramel Pecan Sauce:.
  • Melt butter in a medium size saucepan. Add nuts. Cook, stirring constantly, over moderately high heat, until nuts are toasted and butter is lightly browned. Add brown sugar and cream and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and sugar dissolves and turns deep golden brown.
  • NOTE: the sauce maybe refrigerated for several days. Reheat before serving.
  • To Serve: place a wedge of warm cake on a dessert plate. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and spoon hot Caramel Pecan Sauce over all.

FRESH APPLE STREUSEL PECAN CAKE



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Oats, apples and Greek yogurt are some of the goodies that create a better-for-you apple cake.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 cup granulated sugar
1 container (6 oz) Greek Fat Free honey vanilla yogurt
2/3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups finely chopped, peeled apples (2 medium)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix streusel ingredients with fork until crumbly; set aside.
  • In large bowl, beat sugar, yogurt, oil, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on low speed about 30 seconds or until blended. Add all remaining ingredients except apples; beat on low speed about 1 minute or until blended. Stir in apples. Spread batter in pan. Sprinkle evenly with topping.
  • Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

CARAMEL, APPLE, PECAN CAKE



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Some of the tastiest nuts recipes involve pecans, just like this gorgeous caramel and apple pecan cake - perfect for dessert!

Provided by Fisher Nuts

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup caramel ice cream topping, melted and divided
3/4 cup Fisher Chef's Naturals Pecan Chips, chopped and divided
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons flour, divided
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 large gala apples, peeled cored and diced
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Lightly spray bottom and sides of 9-inch spring form pan with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • For crust, in small bowl combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and butter. Mix well. Press crumb mixture firmly into bottom, and up the sides of the pan.
  • Bake 6 to 8 minutes. Remove; pour 1/2 cup caramel topping over the bottom of the warm crust. Sprinkle 1/2 cup pecan chips on top.
  • For cake, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 tablespoon flour, and sugar; mix until smooth. Add eggs; mix well.
  • In small bowl combine apples, remaining flour and cinnamon; mix well. Fold apple mixture into cheese mixture; pour into prepared crust. Bake 45 minutes. Pour remaining caramel topping on cheesecake; bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cheesecake is set.
  • Remove to cooling rack; sprinkle remaining pecan chips over top. Cool to room temperature; chill in refrigerator overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.6, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 98.6, Sodium 319.1, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 20.9, Protein 5.2

FRESH APPLE CAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE



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I've had this recipe for years and make it often since Michigan has an abundance of apples. The caramel sauce is a special touch, especially when serving guests. -Mrs. Karl Zank, Sand Lake, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup half-and-half cream or evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in apples and walnuts. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , Meanwhile, for caramel sauce, combine brown sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 3 minutes. Serve cake warm or cold with warm caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 335mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

APPLE CAKE WITH WARM CARAMEL PECAN SAUCE



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Make and share this Apple Cake With Warm Caramel Pecan Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Keolani

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 medium tart apples, peeled and finely chopped
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Cream butter and sugar and add eggs. Add flour, spices, soda, salt and vanilla.
  • Mix for one minute. Mix in apples and nuts.
  • Pour into a 9-inch spare pan and bake for 40-45 min at 350*.
  • For Sauce:.
  • Melt butter in saucepan; add nuts and cook, stirring over medium-high heat until toasted, about 3 minute.
  • Add brown sugar and cream and cook, stirring, until sauce boils.
  • Can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.2, Fat 47.7, SaturatedFat 23.6, Cholesterol 151, Sodium 422.1, Carbohydrate 71.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 51.4, Protein 5.9

CARAMELIZED APPLE-PECAN CAKE



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A simple butter cake masquerades as a pie; it is baked in a pie plate and inverted at the end to show off its caramelized apple and nut topping.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 stick (4 ounces) soft unsalted butter
3/4 cup pecan halves
2 large tart apples, like Fuji, peeled, cored and sliced
1/2 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Butter-pecan ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Use a little butter to grease a 10-inch glass pie plate. Arrange 1/4 cup pecan halves in a pattern in pie plate. Arrange apple slices over and around pecans, in a single layer in a pattern. Scatter any extra slices randomly on top.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a food processor, finely grind remaining pecan halves. Mix with flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • Whisk 1 cup sugar and remaining salt together in a skillet and mix with 1/3 cup water. Cook over medium-high heat, without stirring, until mixture turns amber. Swirl pan from time to time if necessary. Immediately pour caramel over apples in pie pan.
  • With a mixer, cream remaining butter and remaining sugar together. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla extract. Fold in flour mixture. Spread batter over apples. Bake 30 minutes, until nicely browned. Cool.
  • Run a knife around edges and invert cake onto a serving dish, one that is heatproof if you want to warm cake before serving. Serve with ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 338, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 47 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 267 milligrams, Sugar 40 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right apples: Use a variety of apples that will hold their shape when baked, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough cake. Mix the batter only until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Make the caramel sauce ahead of time: This will give it time to cool and thicken.
  • Serve the cake warm with the caramel sauce: This will create a delicious and decadent dessert.

Conclusion:

This pecan-yogurt-apple cake with star anise caramel sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the caramel sauce is rich and creamy. The combination of flavors and textures is sure to please everyone.

This cake is also a good source of nutrients. The apples provide fiber and vitamin C, the yogurt provides protein and calcium, and the pecans provide healthy fats and minerals. So you can enjoy this cake without feeling guilty!

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