Apple Pecan Layer Cake Recipe

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Apple Pecan Layer Cake
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; mix well. Add applesauce, oil and eggs; blend at low speed until moistened. Beat 2 minutes at high speed. Stir in pecans. Pour batter into greased and floured pans.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool 45 minutes or until completely cooled.
  3. In small heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat butter until light golden brown, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; cool. In large bowl, combine powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons of the apple juice and the browned butter; blend at low speed until moistened. Continue beating until well blended, adding additional apple juice for desired spreading consistency.
  4. To assemble cake, place 1 cake layer, top side down, on serving plate; spread evenly with about 1/4 of frosting. Top with remaining cake layer, top 1/4 of frosting. Top with remaining cake layer, top side up. Spread sides and top of cake with remaining frosting. Garnish with purchased brittle, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1603.62 Kcal (6714 kJ)
Calories from fat 750.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 83.39g 128%
Cholesterol 47.62mg 16%
Sodium 1624.04mg 68%
Potassium 2925.48mg 62%
Total Carbs 203.54g 68%
Sugars 119.3g 477%
Dietary Fiber 2.11g 8%
Protein 16.34g 33%
Vitamin C 4.8mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 124.2mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 440.55 Kcal (1844 kJ)
Calories from fat 206.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.91g 128%
Cholesterol 13.08mg 16%
Sodium 446.16mg 68%
Potassium 803.7mg 62%
Total Carbs 55.92g 68%
Sugars 32.77g 477%
Dietary Fiber 0.58g 8%
Protein 4.49g 33%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 8%
Iron 0.2mg 4%
Calcium 34.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 38.6
    Points
  • 45
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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