Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. This is an important first step to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
Spray a glass 9-inch pie plate with non-stick spray. This will help the cake release easily after baking.
Put 1 cup of diced apples into the bottom of the pan, spreading them out evenly. Set aside the remaining apples for later.
Open the can of cinnamon rolls and set the icing aside. This icing will be used to drizzle on top later, giving the cake a delicious finish.
Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters and add them to a medium-sized bowl. This helps to integrate them better into the mixture.
Add the remaining 1 cup of diced apples and the pecans to the bowl. These ingredients will add flavor and texture to the cake.
In a small bowl, melt the butter. Then, add the dark brown sugar and light corn syrup, stirring until well combined. This mixture will be poured over the other ingredients, binding them together.
Pour the butter mixture over the bowl with the cinnamon rolls, apples, and pecans. Gently mix everything together, being careful not to break up the cinnamon rolls too much.
Top the layer of apples in the pie plate with the mixture from the bowl. Try to distribute it evenly across the top.
Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cinnamon rolls are cooked through. The aroma will be irresistible!
Once baked, let the cake rest in the pan for 5 minutes. This will help it set before flipping.
Carefully flip the cake onto a plate or cake stand. Take the metal lid off the icing and microwave it for about 20 seconds until it's melted and pourable.
Drizzle the warm icing over the cake and enjoy it while it's still warm!
