APPLE PECAN LAYER CAKE
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.
Provided by Cyndi McGrath
Categories Cakes
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 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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