Ingredients

3 cups all purpose flour

1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg or ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

1 1/4 cups sugar

3/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar

3 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 tablespoons bourbon, apple brandy, or rum (optional)

1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce

2 medium Fuji or Gala apples (13 to 14 ounces total), peeled, halved, cored, cut into 1/3-inch cubes

1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans (about 6 ounces)

Frosting:

• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 3 cups powdered sugar (measured, then sifted)
• Coarsely chopped toasted pecans (for garnish)

• Special equipment: 2 9-inch-diameter cake pans with 2-inch-high sides

Description

Why Fujis? This Not-too-sugary Cake (inspired By Carrot Cake) Is Best When Made With Fairly Sweet Apples. Plus, It's Important To Choose An...

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