Praline Apple Cake
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of fall with this Praline Apple Cake, a dessert masterpiece that's as beautiful as it is delicious. This perfectly moist apple cake combines sweet, spiced chunks of fresh apples and crunchy pecans for a rustic, satisfying texture. Topped with a buttery praline glaze made from brown sugar and heavy cream, this cake is irresistibly decadent and perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or craving a homemade treat, this recipe is a show-stopping crowd-pleaser. Easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and just 20 minutes of prep time, this dessert brings together the warm aroma of cinnamon, the sweetness of apples, and the elegance of pecans in every bite. Serve it with a dusting of powdered sugar, and let this praline apple cake steal the spotlight at your table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cups Heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking dish or spray it with nonstick baking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing just until no streaks of flour remain. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped apples and pecans until evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, make the praline glaze. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until thickened.
Remove the glaze from the heat and let it cool slightly before pouring over the warm cake. Spread evenly to cover the top.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan to let the praline glaze set. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Slice into squares and serve. Enjoy your Praline Apple Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7109 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 372.4 g | 477% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.8 g | 404% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 556 mg | 185% | |
| Sodium | 2677 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 944.7 g | 344% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.4 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 675.6 g | ||
| Protein | 56.5 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 20.9 mg | 116% | |
| Potassium | 1878 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
