Apple Spice Cake With Pecan Frangelico Glaze

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Apple Spice Cake With Pecan Frangelico Glaze
65 min.
15
499kcal

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Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of our Apple Spice Cake with Pecan Frangelico Glaze, a delightful dessert that is sure to impress your family and friends. This vegetarian treat combines the sweetness of fresh Granny Smith apples with a medley of aromatic spices, creating a cake that is both moist and flavorful. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, with its rich, golden-brown crust and luscious glaze.

What sets this cake apart is the decadent Pecan Frangelico Glaze, which adds a nutty richness and a hint of hazelnut liqueur that elevates the entire dessert experience. The glaze, made with toasted pecans and a touch of heavy cream, seeps into the cake, ensuring every bite is infused with flavor. With a preparation time of just 65 minutes, you can easily whip up this impressive dessert, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, celebrations, or simply a cozy night in.

At 499 calories per serving, this cake is a delightful way to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising on taste. Whether served warm or at room temperature, the Apple Spice Cake with Pecan Frangelico Glaze is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to treat yourself to a slice of heaven!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon allspice 
  • 0.3 cup apple cider 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.3 teaspoon cardamom 
  • tablespoon cinnamon 
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • cups flour 
  • 0.3 teaspoon grating nutmeg fresh grated
  • 0.1 teaspoon ginger 
  • 1.8 ounces apples i use 2 granny smith apples diced
  • 0.7 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.1 teaspoon mace 
  • cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • cups sugar 
  • cup butter unsalted melted
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.1 cup frangelico 
  • 0.3 cup frangelico 
  • 0.1 cup frangelico 
  • 0.3 cup frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Place diced apple in a bowl pour cider and frangelico over the apples.In a medium bowl combine eggs, butter, and vanilla.
  3. Add the egg mixture to dry ingredients, just until moistened. Stir in apples mixture to just blend inches.
  4. Spread into prepared pan.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove from heat while carefully pouring Frangelico into nuts.
  7. 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

Calories499kcal
Protein3.95%
Fat46.64%
Carbs49.41%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.86
Glycemic Load
32.83
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.0286955924138%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.83mg
Delphinidin
0.53mg
Catechin
0.64mg
Epigallocatechin
0.42mg
Epicatechin
0.56mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.17mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:498.52kcal
24.93%
Fat:26.43g
40.66%
Saturated Fat:13.42g
83.88%
Carbohydrates:63.01g
21%
Net Carbohydrates:61.24g
22.27%
Sugar:42.47g
47.19%
Cholesterol:91.72mg
30.57%
Sodium:204.44mg
8.89%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Protein:5.04g
10.08%
Manganese:0.62mg
31.08%
Selenium:12.7µg
18.14%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.89%
Vitamin A:712.08IU
14.24%
Folate:53.39µg
13.35%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.51%
Iron:1.72mg
9.53%
Vitamin B3:1.62mg
8.08%
Phosphorus:79.67mg
7.97%
Copper:0.15mg
7.37%
Fiber:1.77g
7.09%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.32%
Magnesium:18.93mg
4.73%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.67%
Calcium:45mg
4.5%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4%
Vitamin D:0.6µg
3.97%
Potassium:117.64mg
3.36%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.85%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.33%
Vitamin K:2.33µg
2.21%
Source:Food.com