apple pecan layer cake

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Cyndi McGrath
Stephens City, VA

Another recipe from my apprenticeship class and one that garnered kudos from the profs. This is a holiday favorite of the family, as well....perfect for decorating. Great taste and texture.

(2 ratings)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min

Ingredients For apple pecan layer cake

  • 2 1/2 c
    flour, sifted
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 c
    applesauce
  • 3/4 c
    veg. oil
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    pecans, chopped
  • FROSTING
  • 1/2 c
    butter - do not use margarine
  • 4 1/2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 6-8 Tbsp
    apple juice

How To Make apple pecan layer cake

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9" cake pans.
  • 2
    Spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
  • 3
    Add applesauce, oil and eggs; blend on low till moistened. Then beat 2 minutes on high.
  • 4
    Stir in pecans. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake till toothpick or cake tester inserted comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; then remove from pans.
  • 5
    FROSTING: Cool cake completely. In small heavy saucepan over medium heat, brown butter till light golden brown, stirring constantly.
  • 6
    Remove from heat; cool completely. In large bowl, combine browned butter, powdered sugar and 4 TBSP. of apple juice; blend on low till moistened.
  • 7
    Continue beating till well blended, adding additional apple juice until of spreading consistency. Fill and frost cake. Garnish with pecans, if desired. NOTE: Walnuts work just as well and give great flavor.

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