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Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray. Dust the pan with flour or line it with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
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In a separate bowl, combine the eggs, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
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Fold the shredded apples and chopped pecans into the wet ingredients to distribute them evenly.
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Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir just until the batter is evenly combined; do not overmix.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it out into an even layer.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.