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.

aquino Geraldine
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The cake was a bit dry. I think I should have used more butter.


Richard Wright
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I had some trouble getting the cake to rise properly. I think I might have over-mixed the batter.


Eylul Sarimuratoglu
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good.


kevin Ivan
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I'm not a big fan of apples, but I loved this cake. The caramel pecan sauce really makes it.


Lewis Woosley
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's a special dessert that's perfect for a special occasion.


Md Khorshed
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The caramel pecan sauce is heavenly! I could eat it by the spoonful.


Sitaram Shah
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of apples and caramel.


Islamic Shakal Bekal MK
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great dessert for any occasion.


zena sultan
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The cake was easy to make and the results were impressive. The caramel pecan sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Md Ali Kaysar Pintu
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Martin Aguilar
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This hot apple cake with caramel pecan sauce was a hit with my family! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this again.