INGREDIENTS
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Cream Cheese Filling
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1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, softened (I used Philadelphia)
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1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature (I used Land O’Lakes)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Cake
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1 cup finely chopped pecans (plus extra for garnish, optional)
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
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3 large eggs, lightly beaten
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3/4 cup canola oil (I use LouAna)
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3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 cups peeled and finely chopped Gala apples (about 2-3 medium apples)
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Praline Frosting
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1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
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3 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup confectioners’ sugar