INGREDIENTS
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12 ounces unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus extra for the pan
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15 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour, plus extra for the pan
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons ground grains of paradise
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
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1/4 teaspoon ground rosemary
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1/8 teaspoon ground star anise
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8 ounces granulated sugar
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7 ounces light brown sugar
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3 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 Granny Smith apples, about 8 ounces each, 1/4-inch dice
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3 ounces pecans, chopped
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1 1/2 ounces crystallized ginger, finely chopped
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6 ounces powdered sugar
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4 teaspoons dark rum
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Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling