Apple-Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Swirl Icing Recipe - Details, Calories, Nutrition Information |

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
• 3 cups sugar
• 2 tbsp light molasses
• 6 large eggs
• 3 cups cake flour
• 1 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 granny smith apples, peeled and shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
• 1 14- oz bag caramels
• 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp plus 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 cup (8 oz) mascarpone ( italian cream cheese , available at most grocery stores)
• 2 cups pecan pieces, toasted (optional)