3 apple layer cake caramel icing Recipes

granny smith apple, peeled, thinly sliced, layer size) yellow cake mix, divided, jell-o vanilla flavor instant pudding, cold milk, caramel ice cream topping, divided, water, thawed cool whip whipped topping, divided, chopped planters dry roasted peanuts

unsalted butter at room temperature, sugar, light molasses, eggs, cake flour, baking soda, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, ground allspice, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, sour cream, granny smith apples, peeled and shredded (about 1 1/2 cups), vanilla extract, grated fresh ginger (optional), caramels, heavy whipping cream, unsalted butter at room temperature, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, mascarpone (italian cream cheese, available at most grocery stores), pecan pieces, toasted (optional)