"This Applesauce Cake with Brown Butter Glaze updates the flavor profile of a traditional applesauce cake taking it from breakfast to dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/4 cup roughly chopped pecans (toasted and divided)
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1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
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2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1/2 cup light brown sugar
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
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3 large eggs
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4 cups all purpose flour
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3 tsp ground cinnamon
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2 tsp baking soda
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp ground cloves or allspice
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1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
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2 1/2 cups applesauce
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Brown Butter Glaze:
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1/2 cup salted butter
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1-3 Tbsp half and half or cream (plus additional as needed)