1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt cake pan.
2. Prepare Apples and Pecans:
- In a bowl, combine the finely chopped apples and chopped pecans. Set aside.
3. Make the Cake Batter: a. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. b. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. c. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. d. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. e. Fold in the chopped apples and pecans until evenly distributed.
4. Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Make the Caramel Glaze: a. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. b. Stir in brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. c. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring constantly, and let it boil for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Glaze the Cake:
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Invert the cake onto a serving plate and poke holes in the top using a skewer or fork.
- Pour the warm caramel glaze over the warm cake, allowing it to soak into the holes.
7. Garnish:
- Optionally, sprinkle additional chopped pecans on top for garnish.
8. Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
This Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze is a deliciously moist and flavorful dessert, perfect for fall or any time you want to indulge in a delightful treat.