INGREDIENTS
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3 cups sugar, divided
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3 eggs
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1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
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1/4 cup orange juice
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, divided
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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3 cups apples, peeled and finely chopped
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1 cup shredded coconut
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1 cup pecans, chopped
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1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
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1/2 cup buttermilk