Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for the pan)
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 3 cups peeled and grated parsnips (about 2)
  • 1 cup peeled, cored, and grated apple (any variety; about 1 medium)
  • 1/2 cup pecans or hazelnuts (roughly chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest (preferably organic)
  • 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 cup mascarpone
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Confectioners' sugar, for dusting ((optional))

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