• prep: 1 hr 20 min
• cook: 2 hr
• total: 3 hr 20 min

servings:

Instead of a traditional apple pie, opt for this spiced apple cake for Thanksgiving. Grated apples in the filling give it a moist, dense texture, while the caramel glaze and pretty caramelized walnuts make it truly show-stopping.

• 1 cup raw walnuts
• Nonstick vegetable oil spray
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 medium apples (such as Gala, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady), peeled, coarsely grated
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 2 cups raw walnut halves
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of kosher salt
• Classic Cream Cheese Frosting
• 2 (8") round cake pans

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