APPLE SPICE CAKE WITH PECAN FRANGELICO GLAZE

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An Autumn treat to warm the belly! This dark spicy cake studded with golden gems of apples and topped with sweet nuggets of creamy richness. If making in a smaller pan do add a couple minutes more for baking.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

3 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon mace
1/8 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh grated
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large granny smith apples, diced (1.8 ounces)
1/3 cup apple cider
1/4 cup Frangelico
5 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1/8 cup Frangelico
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and lightly flour a 10 x 15 pan.
  • In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt and spices.
  • Place diced apple in a bowl pour cider and frangelico over the apples.
  • In a medium bowl combine eggs, butter, and vanilla. Add the egg mixture to dry ingredients, just until moistened. Stir in apples mixture to just blend inches.
  • Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Topping:.
  • Meanwhile in a small saucepan melt butter till sizzling stop and starts to brown slightly add nuts cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat while carefully pouring Frangelico into nuts. Place back over flame add sugar, mix in then add cream.
  • Cook and stir till bubbly and all of the sugar is dissolved.
  • with a fork carefully pierce the cake then drizzle warm sauce over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.6, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 13.5, Cholesterol 99.5, Sodium 215.1, Carbohydrate 65.8, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 44.2, Protein 5

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