Apple-Pecan Carrot Cake recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Ingredients

• 2 1/3 cups finely chopped lightly toasted pecans, divided
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups peeled and grated Granny Smith apples
• 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
• 2/3 cup plus 2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Caramel Sauce
• Mascarpone Frosting