Instructions:
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Alternate Flour and Buttermilk:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in Apples and Pecans:
- Gently fold in the chopped apples and chopped pecans until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the Caramel Glaze:
- While the cake is baking, prepare the caramel glaze. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt, whisking constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth and bubbly, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Glaze the Cake:
- Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool slightly in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Pour the warm caramel glaze evenly over the top of the warm cake, allowing it to soak into the cake.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Serve slices of the Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze on dessert plates, and enjoy the irresistible combination of flavors and textures with each delicious bite!
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