Apple Bundt Cake With Caramel Glaze

• CAKE
• flour↗3 cups
• cinnamon↗2 teaspoons
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• baking powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• apple, peeled, cored and chopped into about 1/3-inch cubes (can use more apples if desired)↗1 lb
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• brown sugar↗1 1⁄4 cups
• vegetable oil↗1 1⁄2 cups
• white sugar↗1 cup
• large eggs↗3
• vanilla↗3 teaspoons
• chopped pecans1 cup
• CARAMEL GLAZE↗
• butter (no subs!)↗1⁄2 cup
• cup brown sugar↗1
• cup half-and-half cream↗1⁄4
• teaspoon vanilla↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Set oven rack to second-lowest position.

3. 3

   Grease a 12-cup bundt pan.

4. 4

   In a bowl, sift flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder and salt.

5. 5

   Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the flour mixture into the Bundt pan and tilt pan to coat.

6. 6

   In another bowl, place the chopped apples and 2 tablespoons of the flour mixture; toss to coat.

7. 7

   In another bowl combine 1-1/4 cups brown sugar, 1 cup white sugar, vegetable oil, eggs and vanilla; beat with an electric mixture until combined and thick (about 4 minutes).

8. 8

   Gradually beat in the remaining flour mixture until combined.

9. 9

   Fold in the chopped apple mixture and pecans into the batter.

10. 10

    Transfer to prepared bundt pan.

11. 11

    Bake for about 1 hour or until the cake tests done.

12. 12

    Transfer the cake to a rack then prepare the caramel glaze.

13. 13

    To make the glaze: melt butter in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan.

14. 14

    Whisk in 1 cup brown sugar then the half and half or cream.

15. 15

    Continue whisking until the glaze is smooth and comes to a boil.

16. 16

    Add in 1 teaspoon vanilla, and remove from heat.

17. 17

    Spoon about 1/4 cup of the hot glaze over the warm cake that is still in the pan.

18. 18

    Let the cake sit for 15-20 minutes to absorb the glaze.

19. 19

    Turn the cake onto a platter, then pour the remaining glaze over the cake.

20. 20

    Let stand until cool (at least 1 hour) before slicing.