Caramel Apple Drip Cake with Candied Walnuts
"Instead of a traditional apple pie, opt for this spiced apple cake for Thanksgiving. Grated apples in the filling give it a moist, dense texture, while the caramel glaze and pretty caramelized walnuts make it truly show-stopping...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup raw walnuts
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Nonstick vegetable oil spray
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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3 medium apples (such as Gala, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady), peeled, coarsely grated
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1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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3/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 cup granulated sugar, divided
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2 cups raw walnut halves
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2/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon light corn syrup
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of kosher salt
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Classic Cream Cheese Frosting
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2 (8") round cake pans
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