Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze: Moist & Easy Bundt Cake Recipe

Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze is the perfect dessert for fall, holidays, or any time you want something warm, sweet, and comforting. This moist bundt cake is packed with juicy apples, crunchy pecans and topped with a smooth caramel glaze that melts beautifully over every slice.
It’s simple to make, full of flavor, and a great choice for family gatherings, parties, or cozy evenings at home.

Why You’ll Love This Cake

• Super moist and soft
• Filled with fresh apple flavor
• Crunchy pecan texture
• Easy to bake in one bundt pan
• Caramel glaze makes it extra delicious
• Perfect for holidays, Thanksgiving, and fall season

Equipment You Need

• Bundt cake pan
• Large mixing bowl
• Whisk or electric mixer
• Measuring cups & spoons
• Spatula
• Small saucepan (for the caramel glaze)
• Cooling rack

Ingredients for Apple Pecan Cake

Dry Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-ins

• 2 cups chopped apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji work great)
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Ingredients for the Caramel Glaze

• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Apple Pecan Bundt Cake (Step-by-Step)

Preheat the Oven

Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and grease your bundt pan.

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk oil, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

Combine Wet + Dry

Add the dry mixture into the wet mixture and mix gently.

Add Apples & Pecans

Fold in chopped apples and pecans using a spatula.

Pour Into Bundt Pan

Spoon the batter evenly into the pan.

Bake

Bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move to a rack.

How to Make the Caramel Glaze

Melt Ingredients

In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat.

Add Milk

Stir in the milk and bring to a gentle boil for 2 minutes.

Add Vanilla

Remove from heat and add vanilla. Mix until smooth.

Pour Over Cake

Drizzle the warm caramel glaze over the cooled cake and let it set.

Conclusion

This Apple Pecan Cake with Caramel Glaze is a warm, moist, and comforting dessert that’s perfect for fall gatherings, holidays, or everyday baking. With simple ingredients and an easy caramel glaze, it’s a dessert everyone will love.

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