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Southern Apple Cake

Heavenly Southern Apple Cake Recipe with Pecans and Cinnamon

Discover this delightful Southern Apple Cake, featuring tender apples, cinnamon, and crunchy pecans for an unforgettable dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3 cups peeled and chopped apples
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture. The batter will be thick.
  5. Fold in the chopped apples and chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
  6. Spread the batter evenly into your prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 21g

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe by adding different nuts or spices to create your unique version of this delicious cake.

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