Apple Pecan Caramel Glaze Cake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cake Batter

01 - 360 ml cooking oil
02 - 400 g granulated sugar
03 - 4 large eggs
04 - 375 g all-purpose flour
05 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
06 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
09 - 450 g Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped (approx. 3-4 apples)
10 - 100 g pecans, finely chopped

→ Caramel Glaze

11 - 170 g unsalted butter
12 - 220 g light brown sugar
13 - 60 ml whole milk
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 163°C. Grease and flour a tube pan or two loaf pans to prevent sticking.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, mix cooking oil, granulated sugar, and eggs. Beat until smooth and creamy.
03 - In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add dry blend to wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
04 - Stir in vanilla extract. Fold in chopped apples and pecans until evenly distributed.
05 - Pour batter into prepared pan(s). Bake at 163°C for approximately 1 hour. Test for doneness with a toothpick after 50 minutes, continuing to bake until the center is set and the toothpick emerges clean.
06 - While cake cools, melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in brown sugar and milk. Bring mixture to a gentle boil, reduce to simmer, stirring constantly for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Let cool briefly until pourable.
07 - Pour warm caramel glaze evenly over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides. Slice and serve.

# Notes:

01 - Allow the cake to cool slightly before glazing to prevent the sauce from soaking entirely into the crumb.