Caramel Pecan Apple Cake (Vegan)

This moist apple cake has a rich flavor and is topped with a gooey caramel pecan sauce. This is best served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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Guest: Audrey Kim

(Vegan)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1½ tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 3 cups diced apples
  • 1 cup chopped pecan

Topping:

  • ½ cup vegan margarine
  • 1 ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecan

Directions:

Grease and lightly flour a 9”x13” baking pan. Set aside.

In a measuring cup, add almond milk and lemon juice. Mix and let stand for 15 minutes.

In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cornstarch.

In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, canola oil, vanilla, and almond milk/lemon juice mixture, then beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes. Add dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Fold in apples and pecans and pour into prepared pan.

To prepare the topping, combine margarine, brown sugar and cinnamon in a saucepan. Cook until slightly thickened, then pour over top of the cake.

Bake at 350 degrees for approximately one hour or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean. Cool or serve warm with a scoop of soy ice cream!

(Regular)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1½ tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup canola oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 Tbsp. vanilla
  • 3 cups diced apples
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Topping:

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Directions:

Grease and lightly flour a 9”x13” baking pan. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, and canola oil, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for two minutes. Add dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Fold in apples and pecans and pour into prepared pan.

To prepare the topping, combine butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in a saucepan. Cook until slightly thickened, then pour over top of the cake.

Bake at 350 degrees for approximately one hour or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean. Cool or serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

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