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Thick and hearty this apple-pecan bread is nothing less than stellar.

The other day I was rummaging around on the internet trying to find fall dessert recipes that I have yet to make. I came across this lovely apple-pecan sweet bread recipe over on the Small Town Woman blog and I thought I’d give it a try. Boy oh boy, am I EVER glad that I did! This isn’t your average sweet bread, folks, This is something magically delicious. Prepare to be amazed.

There is an apple orchard just up the road from my house so I took my youngest son, who homeschools, up there with me to pick out some apples so we could make this bread. I love impromptu homeschool field trips!

Are you curious as to how to make this yummy recipe? If so, and I know you are, flip on over to the next page for the ingredients and instructions. Enjoy!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Small Town Woman.

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Quick Tip: To toast pecans just spread them on a baking and pop them in the oven at 350 degrees for about 6 – 8 minutes. Toast them whole and then chop them after they cool. If you don’t want to purchase applesauce just substitute 2 more tablespoons of oil – Small Town Woman

Have you been searching for a recipe for a special cake to serve your guests in your next get-together? What would be a better way to make an impression than a gorgeous, delicious dessert on top of a great dinner! This Bourbon Pecan Cake really is a special taste of the South – rich in flavor, yet well balanced and with a light, fluffy texture.

Yes, we Southerners do like our bourbon whiskey, and you don’t have to get the least bit tipsy to enjoy the great flavor it provides (unless you want to, of course). This is a surprisingly easy cake recipe that complements the naturally rich flavor of bourbon with cinnamon and pecans (with just a bit of salt to balance all of the flavors) while making use of a couple of simple ingredients and easy tricks to keep the cake really light and fluffy. And you don’t have to bend over backwards to make it!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Food Network

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Quick tip: Use a single bundt pan for this recipe.

The other day I was bored. This is seriously big news if you know me and are aware of my usual work schedule! I don’t have too much free time, but this was an exception. So I thought, how about I make a nice, big cake now that I have the time? The problem was, I hadn’t made a single cake in weeks (months even), so I was a little lost with what recipe I should use. I didn’t want to go with the most ordinary ones, but I certainly didn’t want to spend the whole day in the kitchen, either.

After a moment (or two) of online searching I came across this beautiful Caramel Pumpkin Italian Cream Cake and decided to give it a go! As with so many recipes, the formula for Italian cream cake is open to a lot of modification according to the season and to your own tastes. This rich flavor combination is particularly good for Thanksgiving but I would most definitely use it for any special occasion.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Lorie’s Mississippi Kitchen

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Quick tip: If you want to make this a little faster, use store-bought frosting.

If you like pecans (or nuts generally), and you want a cake with a flavor that is just a bit outside the ordinary but not TOO out there, this Toasted Butter Pecan Cake is a good choice. Maybe it’s just the Southern in me, or maybe I’m just a sucker for that blend of creamy and nutty flavor, but butter pecan has been one of my favorite ice cream brands for as long as I can remember. Needless to say, I was a little excited to try out this flavor in cake form, and I wasn’t disappointed.

Yes, some may think that frosting is a little on the heavier side, but it goes REALLY well with the cake, especially since the cake itself has a surprisingly light texture. Buttery, creamy, nutty but not overpoweringly so – such great depth of flavor here. I think that this is a great cake for the holidays, though it’s a straightforward enough recipe that you should have no trouble making it for most any occasion.

Recipe and image courtesy of Taste of Home.

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Quick tip: If you’d prefer, you can use your favorite homemade or store-bought frosting instead.

If you like apple, nuts, and cream cheese filling, you’ll love this Apple Cream Cheese Bundt Cake! You could probably have the cake without it, but I think that that praline frosting really puts this cake over the top. And all of that cinnamon and apple really smelled lovely while I was baking this – the perfect flavors for the holiday season!

For having such a rich flavor, this cake certainly is rather moist and buttery – and rather well balanced. Sure, a little of this cake goes a long way, unless you have brought a really hungry sweet tooth with you, but nothing is out of place here. It has a really great flavor for autumn and the holidays. Do use a 14-cup bundt pan if you have one; it will fit into a 12-cup one but only barely so. And while you’re at it, why not make two and save the other one for later (just make sure you hide it well…)

Recipe and photo courtesy of Baked By Rachel

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Quick tip: Use store-bought frosting to make this cake even faster – it will taste amazing even if you don’t use frosting at all!

If you want a light dessert, this probably isn’t for you. If you want a hearty helping of Southern comfort and decadence, though, this Pecan Pie Cheesecake is for you.

I love caramel, love cheesecake, and love pecans. And hey, who doesn’t love a good pie? This recipe nicely combines all of the above. Yes, it’s a rich dessert–no doubt about that. But it is a good one.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Lady Behind the Curtain

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Have this fancy, great-tasting cake ready in an hour and a half. This Apple Pecan Cream Cheese Cake is great for gatherings or a home treat. Everyone will love all of the fall flavors and varied textures of this cake, especially if you serve it with a bit of ice cream on the side.

I do love a fancy cake now and then, but I am not always keen on the fancy hassle. Well, I found this recipe rather straightforward, and there isn’t any fancy equipment required for this. A 9″ x 5″ loaf pan, standard mixer, measuring cups, and an oven in which to bake the cake are about all that you’ll need to get started on this one. And trust me, it is yummy.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Flavor Mosaic

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