Grandgirl's Fresh Apple Cake from Georgia recipe for managing PCOS and pregnancy on Fertility Chef

Ingredients

• 3 cups sugar, divided
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups apples, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1/2 cup buttermilk