Every bite of this Rustic Country-Style Apple Delight offers the perfect balance of moist cake and crunchy pecans, enhanced by the gentle sweetness of fresh apples. Ideal for family gatherings, tea time, or as a sweet ending to any meal, this apple cake is not just a dessert, it’s a heartwarming experience.
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 3 cups peeled and chopped apples
- Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 x 13″ pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, sugar, and eggs. Stir in flour and baking soda.
- Add vanilla extract, chopped pecans, and chopped apples. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool for 2 hours before applying the frosting.
- Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- Frosting Instructions:
- In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, evaporated milk, and vanilla.
- Boil all the ingredients for 2 minutes.
- Set the saucepan in a bowl filled with ice water to cool the mixture quickly.
- Beat the icing until it reaches a spreading consistency.
- Spread the frosting over the top of the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 12 servings