Apple Butter Pound Cake with Caramel Frosting - VeryVera

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
• 3 c granulated sugar
• 6 large eggs, at room temperature
• 3 c all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract, divided
• 1 c apple butter
• 1/4 c toasted pecans, finely chopped
• 1/2 c unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 c packed light brown sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 c confectioners' sugar
• 3 tbsp. whole milk
• 1/2 c dried apple chips, chopped into small pieces