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Apple Pecan Spice Cake

This warm and spiced Apple Pecan Spice Cake is a delightful dessert that combines juicy apples, crunchy pecans, and aromatic spices, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
  • 1 1/2 cups finely chopped apples (about 2 medium-sized)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
Optional Topping
  • powdered sugar for dusting Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until it’s light and fluffy—this takes about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Gently fold in the chopped apples and pecans.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. If desired, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Picky Eater Hack: The apples serve as a sneaky way to get children some vitamins. Butter can be swapped for oil for added moistness.