Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground allspice
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 granny smith apples (peeled and shredded (1 1/2-2 cups))
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups caramel (I used Trader Joe’s Fleur de Sel Caramel Sauce)
  • 3 sticks butter, room temperature
  • 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) mascarpone
  • 2 cups pecan pieces, toasted (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/4 cup water + 1/6 cup water
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup + 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1/2 tablespoon strained fresh lemon juice

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