How to Make Kentucky Apple Cake with Maple Pecan Glaze
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan (or a rectangular baking pan). This ensures the cake releases beautifully after baking.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. This blend of warm spices is what gives the cake its signature aroma and flavor.
Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat together the sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined. The batter will be thick and rich.
Step 4: Add Apples and Nuts
Fold in the chopped apples and pecans gently. The apples will release moisture as they bake, keeping the cake soft and tender. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Step 5: Bake to Perfection
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
🍯 Step 6: Make the Maple Pecan Glaze
While the cake cools, prepare the glaze:
In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
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