Fresh Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Frosting
This moist and flavorful apple cake, topped with a rich brown sugar frosting, is a perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
3 cups peeled and chopped apples about 3 medium apples
For the Brown Sugar Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and eggs. Stir until well blended.
Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour and baking soda to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Fold in Flavorings: Stir in the vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and chopped apples until evenly distributed.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 2 hours before frosting.
Prepare the Frosting: In a small saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Let the mixture boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat and place the pan in a bowl of ice water.
Beat the Frosting: Beat the frosting mixture until it reaches a spreadable consistency. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Frost the Cake: Spread the brown sugar frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice and enjoy this deliciously comforting dessert!
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 15 minutes Baking Time: 45 minutes Cooling Time: 2 hours Total Time: 3 hours
Kcal: 400 kcal per slice Servings: 12 slices
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