Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, plus more for greasing the pan
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4 1/2 cups peeled, cored, and finely chopped tart apples
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, divided
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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3 large eggs, at room temperature
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup full fat sour cream, at room temperature
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1/3 cup apple cider
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Icing
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1 cup confectioner's sugar
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1 pinch salt
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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5 tablespoons heavy cream, or as needed
Directions
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Place 1 cup unsalted butter into a light-colored medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until butter is browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Pour browned butter into a large mixing bowl and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
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Combine apples and lemon juice in a large bowl. Toss to coat. Add in 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and toss until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously butter a 9x13-inch baking dish.
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To the cooled brown butter, add white sugar, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, salt, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg; whisk until combined. Add in eggs and vanilla and whisk until thoroughly combined; whisk in sour cream and apple cider. Add in flour, baking powder, and baking soda and stir until batter is mostly smooth.
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Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. Scatter apples and their accumulated juices evenly over the top of the batter.
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Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out mostly clean, 55 to 65 minutes. Allow cake to cool for about 15 to 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, make icing. Whisk together powdered sugar, salt, vanilla, and heavy cream until it is a smooth, pourable consistency, adding more heavy cream if needed. Pour icing over warm cake and smooth over the top to evenly coat. Serve cake warm.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 346 | Calories |
| 17g | Fat |
| 45g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
| Calories 346 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 17g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium 216mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate 45g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 31g | |
| Protein 4g | 7% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 3% |
| Calcium 60mg | 5% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 116mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
