Chipotle Apple Pecan Cake With Spicy Caramel Glaze

Name: Chipotle Apple Pecan Cake With Spicy Caramel Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the cake:; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 3/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil; 3/4 cup applesauce; 1 cup white sugar; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 3 eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 3 cups sweet-tart apples (peeled, cored, and diced); 1 cup pecans (toasted and chopped); For the glaze:; 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed); 1/4 cup sweet butter; 1/4 cup heavy (whipping) cream; 1/2 tablespoon ground chipotle pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

For the cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup coconut or vegetable oil
3/4 cup applesauce
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups sweet-tart apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
1 cup pecans (toasted and chopped)
For the glaze:
1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
1/4 cup sweet butter
1/4 cup heavy (whipping) cream
1/2 tablespoon ground chipotle pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0 F. Lightly coat 10-inch fluted tube or bundt pan with cooking spray; lightly sprinkle with flour. Set aside. In a bowl combine the 3 cups flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, chipotle, ginger, white pepper, salt, and cloves; set aside.
2
In a mixing bowl beat oil, applesauce, and sugars with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined. Add eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and flour mixture. Stir in apples and pecans. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
3
Bake for 60-90 minutes (until wooden skewer inserted near center comes out clean). Follow carefully, as baking times will vary greatly. Mine was done in 1 hour; original recipe called for 90 minutes.
4
Meanwhile, prepare the glaze by combining the sugar, butter, whipping cream, chipotle and cinnamon in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil gently for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla. Let stand until thickened (mine was good to go after half an hour). Drizzle over warm cake.
5
Cool cake in pan 10 minutes; invert on a rack. Place rack over a plate. Drizzle warm cake with the glaze. Scrape up the glaze drips from the plate with a rubber spatula and add back to any unused glaze. Keep the glaze for re-warming and drizzling on top of individual cake servings (or even ice cream).

1769

kcal

Calories

Fat

226

Carbs

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the cake:, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Apple Pecan Cake With Spicy Caramel Glaze 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!