Apple Pound Cake with Caramel Pecan Topping

Ingredients

• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup Butter Flavored Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 granny smith apples, cored and diced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup Granny Smith Apple Vinegar
• 2 tablespoons salted butter
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 2/3-1 cup pecan halves, chopped