INGREDIENTS
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2 1/3 cups finely chopped lightly toasted pecans, divided
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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2 teaspoons apple pie spice
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1/2 teaspoon table salt
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3 large eggs, lightly beaten
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2 cups sugar
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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3/4 cup buttermilk
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 cups peeled and grated Granny Smith apples
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1 1/2 cups grated carrots
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2/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Caramel Sauce
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Mascarpone Frosting