Apple Almond Pecan Cake - Fall Delight
by Feli Chic'Cuisine
This Apple Almond Pecan Cake is a true celebration of autumn, capturing the season’s warmth and richness in every bite. With juicy apples, crunchy pecans, and a hint of almond extract, this cake combines comforting flavors that evoke the beauty of fall. Topped simply with a dusting of powdered sugar, it’s the perfect balance of rustic charm and subtle sweetness.
The blend of textures and delicate nuttiness makes it ideal for cozy gatherings or quiet afternoons, whether served as a dessert or an afternoon treat. Simple to make yet bursting with seasonal essence, this cake is a tribute to autumn’s bounty!
Easy to prepare
This Apple Pecan Almond Cake is super easy to make! No need for fancy tools—just a wooden spoon will do. Start by mixing eggs and sugar together. Then, stir in the dry ingredients, melted butter, diced apples, and chopped pecans.
Once everything is well mixed, pour the batter into a baking tray. Top it with more pecans and almond flakes, then pop it into the oven.
You'll end up with a simple yet flavorful cake that's perfect for any fall day!
How to prepare
1. Prepare the batter: Mix eggs, sugar, almond extract, and vanilla until smooth. Add ground almonds, flour, baking powder, and melted butter; combine well. Gently fold in apples and pecans.
2. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Slice the remaining half apple and arrange it on top, then scatter whole pecans and flaked almonds. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Apple Almond Pecan Cake
Recipe
The blend of textures and delicate nuttiness makes it ideal for cozy gatherings or quiet afternoons, whether served as a dessert or an afternoon treat.
Prep Time: 25 min Cook Time: 45 min
Total Time: 1 h 10 min Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
4 eggs
200g caster (granulated) sugar
1 tsp almond extract
1 tsp vanilla bean paste (vanilla extract)
100g ground almonds
150g plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
150g unsalted butter, melted
3 apples
100g pecan nuts, ( 50g roughly chopped)
30g flaked almonds
2 tbsp brown sugar
To Serve
powdered sugar
vanilla custard, optional
Method
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F/gas mark 4). Line a 20 x 20cm cake pan with baking paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, use a wooden spoon to combine the eggs, sugar, almond extract, and vanilla until smooth. Add the ground almonds, flour, baking powder, and melted butter, and mix until well combined.
3. Core and dice 2 1/2 apples into 1cm pieces, and roughly chop half of the pecans (50g). Stir both into the mixture.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Slice the remaining 1/2 apple and arrange it on top. Scatter the remaining whole pecans and flaked almonds over the top, then sprinkle with brown sugar.
5. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool, dust with powdered sugar, then cut into squares and serve.
Enjoy!
"Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the Earth seeking the successive autumns.” ― George Eliot
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