Apple Cider Doughnut French Toast Casserole

INGREDIENTS

1 stick

unsalted butter (softened)

4 oz

cake flour

4 oz

light brown sugar

1/4 tsp

apple pie spice or cinnamon

heavy pinch salt

3 cups

whole milk (you can use 2% if you want)

6 oz

light brown sugar

large eggs

heavy pinch salt

1/2 tsp

apple pie spice

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

32 oz

apple cider ((1 quart))

small pinch salt

small pinch apple pie spice

1 cup

prepared apple pie filling

1/2 tsp

apple pie spice (only if your pie filling isn't seasoned)

1 cup

chopped pecans (toasted (or walnuts. Or leave the nuts out altogether))

1 cup

heavy cream

brown sugar, to taste (2-4 Tablespoons)

salt

heavy pinch apple pie spice