Apple-Pecan Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Apple-Pecan Carrot Cake Recipe
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Cuisine: American, Southern
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