Chipotle Apple Pecan Cake

2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. ground chipotle pepper

3/4 tsp. ground ginger

1/2 tsp. ground white pepper

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. ground cloves

1- 1/2 cups cooking oil

1- 3/4 cups sugar

3 eggs

1 tablespoon vanilla

3 large (1-1/4 lb.) sweet-tart apples peeled, cored, and diced (3 cups)

1 cup chopped pecans, toasted Spicy Caramel Glaze (see below)