INGREDIENTS
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CAKE LAYERS
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3/4 cup (168g) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 1/2 cups (310g) sugar
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3/4 cup (173g) sour cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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6 large egg whites, room temperature
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2 1/2 cups (325g) all purpose flour
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4 tsp (15g) baking powder
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp nutmeg
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pinch of allspice
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1/2 tsp salt
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3/4 cup (180ml) apple butter
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1/4 cup (60ml) milk
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1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
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CARAMEL SAUCE AND FROSTING
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1 1/2 cups (310g) sugar
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9 tbsp (126g) salted butter, cubed, room temperature
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3/4 cup (180ml) heavy whipping cream, room temperature
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4 cups (460g) powdered sugar
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2-3 tbsp (30-45ml) milk
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CINNAMON APPLES
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1-2 apples, chopped
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2 tbsp light brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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pinch ground nutmeg
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sprinkle of lemon juice
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1 tbsp (14g) butter
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Chopped pecans, optional, for top of cake