Glazed Apple Pecan Snack Cake
This Glazed Apple Pecan Snack Cake is a tender, cinnamon-spiced sheet cake studded with tart Granny Smith apples and crunchy pecans, all finished with a simple sweet glaze. Perfect for afternoon tea, potlucks, or a cozy dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 4 cups Granny Smith apples peeled and cubed
- ½ cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup apple juice or water
- ¾ cup pecans chopped and divided
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13-inch pan.
- Mix apples with lemon juice.
- Blend oats and mix with flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Cream butter and sugar; add vanilla, salt, and eggs.
- Fold in half the dry mixture, then apple juice, then the rest.
- Stir in apples and ½ cup pecans.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/glazed-apple-pecan-snack-cake/
Notes
- Apple Swap: Use Honeycrisp or Gala apples for a sweeter flavor profile.
- Flour Variation: Substitute half the all-purpose flour with whole-wheat pastry flour for added fiber.
- Add-Ins: Fold in ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries for extra chew and sweetness.