apple pecan layer cake
(2 ratings)
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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.
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(2 ratings)
yield
12 serving(s)
prep time
30 Min
cook time
40 Min
Ingredients For apple pecan layer cake
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2 1/2 cflour, sifted
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2 csugar
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1 tspbaking soda
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1 tspbaking powder
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1 tspsalt
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1 tspcinnamon
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1 1/2 capplesauce
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3/4 cveg. oil
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2eggs
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1/2 cpecans, chopped
- FROSTING
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1/2 cbutter - do not use margarine
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4 1/2 cconfectioners' sugar
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6-8 Tbspapple juice
How To Make apple pecan layer cake
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1Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour two 9" cake pans.
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2Spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon.
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3Add applesauce, oil and eggs; blend on low till moistened. Then beat 2 minutes on high.
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4Stir in pecans. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake till toothpick or cake tester inserted comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; then remove from pans.
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5FROSTING: Cool cake completely. In small heavy saucepan over medium heat, brown butter till light golden brown, stirring constantly.
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6Remove from heat; cool completely. In large bowl, combine browned butter, powdered sugar and 4 TBSP. of apple juice; blend on low till moistened.
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7Continue 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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