Apple Pecan Cake With Cinnamon Frosting Recipe

Name: Apple Pecan Cake With Cinnamon Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 2 cups sugar; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, strained; 1 tablespoon lemon rind; 3 cups plain flour; 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 cups granny smith apples, peeled, cored and grated; 2 ¼ cups pecans, chopped; 4 12 ounces cream cheese, softened; ¾ cup sweet butter; 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; ¾ teaspoon cinnamon; ¾ teaspoon vanilla; ¾ cup pecans, chopped; 40 whole pecans

Servings: persons

2 eggs
2 cups sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice, strained
1 tablespoon lemon rind
3 cups plain flour
1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups granny smith apples, peeled, cored and grated
2 ¼ cups pecans, chopped
4 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sweet butter
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
¾ teaspoon cinnamon
¾ teaspoon vanilla
¾ cup pecans, chopped
40 whole pecans

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2
Grease and flour a tube pan.
3
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs until frothy.
4
Beat in sugar, salt, vanilla, and vegetable oil, lemon juice and lemon rind.
5
Beat until well blended and set aside.
6
In a separate bowl, measure out 3 cups of flour.
7
Add bakingsoda, cinnamon and nutmeg and sift ingredients together.
8
Gradually beat the dry ingredients into sugar-egg mixture until well blended.
9
Stir in the grated apples and chopped nuts.
10
Pour cake batter in pan and bake for 1 1/2 hours or until done.
11
Cool in pan for a few minutes then invert onto plate allow to cool completly.
12
In a large bowl, combine all frosting ingredients except pecans.
13
Beat until fluffy.
14
Spread onto cool cake.
15
Sprinkle top with chopped pecans.
16
Garnish base with whole pecans.

10106

kcal

Calories

943

Fat

428

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 eggs, 2 cups sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Apple Pecan Cake With Cinnamon Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple Pecan Cake With Cinnamon Frosting

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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