This Pecan Apple Cake is a symphony of flavors and textures that perfectly encapsulates the spirit of the season. With each bite, you’ll savor the sweet, slightly tart notes of fresh apples, the warmth of cinnamon, and the comfort of a moist, tender crumb.
This is the pecan apple coffee cake recipe to make during the holidays. The addition of sliced apples makes this cake so moist and delicious. The cinnamon, sugar and pecans make a wonderful crunchy streusel topping.
This cake is great to have handy when company drops in during the holidays. It is easy to make ahead for a holiday brunch. Try it for yourself, you won’t be disappointed!
This pecan apple cake comes together quickly. So, pour yourself a steaming cup of your favorite coffee or tea, and let the aroma of baking apples and spices envelop your senses. 🍎
Apple Pecan Cake
Equipment
- 9 inch tube pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teasppon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 large apple (peeled and sliced)
Instructions
- Grease 9" tube pan.
- Combine pecans, 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the butter and remaining 1 cup of sugar. Beat until creamy.
- Add eggs and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add flour mixture alternately with sour cream a quarter at a time. Beating well after each addition.
- Peel and slice the apple.
- Heat oven to 325 degrees.
- Spread half the batter in the bottom of prepared pan.
- Add apple slices on top of batter and sprinkle with cinnamon mixture on top of apples.
- Add remaining batter and sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar on top.
- Bake 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes.
- Invert pan onto a serving plate.
- Serve as is or drizzle a little icing over the top and let it drip down sides.
Notes
Here is a 9-inch tube pans I found on Amazon. It would make an extra pretty coffee cake if you are looking for a tube pan.
Did you make this pecan apple cake? What did you think? Leave me a comment I would love to hear from you!
If you liked this recipe, check out my recipe for Pumpkin Bread it is also a wonderful to serve for breakfast or brunch during the holidays!
Have an amazing day friends!
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This cake is delicious