INGREDIENTS
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Vegetable shortening and flour, for pan
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2 cups unfiltered apple cider
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3/4 teaspoon ground mace or nutmeg
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3/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter, at room temperature
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3 cups granulated sugar
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6 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Glaze
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2 tablespoons butter
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1/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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1/4 to 1/3 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
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1/4 cup pecan pieces or halves, lightly toasted if you wish
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Sauce
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4 cups unfiltered apple cider
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1/2 cup Calvados, brandy or bourbon
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1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
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1/4 cup light corn syrup
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground mace
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1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1 1/2 cups heavy cream
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract