Irresistible Caramel Apple Pecan Cake: A Moist and Delectable Fall Dessert 🍏🍰

Nothing captures the flavors of fall quite like caramel, apples, and pecans! This Irresistible Caramel Apple Pecan Cake is a perfect dessert for chilly autumn evenings, family gatherings, or holiday celebrations. With moist spiced cake, crunchy pecans, juicy apples, and a luscious caramel drizzle, this recipe will quickly become a seasonal favorite.

Let’s dive into this step-by-step guide to making this heavenly fall dessert! 🍂😋

🥄 Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
2 cups (about 2 large) apples, peeled and finely chopped 🍏
1 cup (120g) chopped pecans

For the Caramel Sauce:

1 cup (200g) brown sugar
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter
½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt

For Garnishing (Optional but Recommended!):

Extra chopped pecans
Apple slices 🍎

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch cake pan (or a bundt pan for a fancy look).
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together:
- Flour
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Salt
Combine the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together:
- Granulated sugar & brown sugar
- Eggs
- Oil (or melted butter)
- Vanilla extract
- Buttermilk
Mix Wet & Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
Fold in Apples & Pecans: Gently stir in the chopped apples and pecans. These add flavor, texture, and moisture to the cake!