"Finely diced apples, crispy edges and a buttery brown sugar glaze make a doughnut-like cake that's easier than pie...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
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2 medium sweet-tart apples, such as Gala, Honey Crisp, Pink Lady or Empire (12 to 14 ounces), peeled, cored and cut into 1/4- to 3/8-inch chunks (about 2 heaping cups)
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract