"This very simple cake is perfect for a mid-week dessert. Leftovers are very nice for breakfast the next day, served with a dollop of thick Greek-style yogurt. If you don’t have time to brown the butter, you may substitute melted butter or ¾ cup vegetable oil...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 eggs
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/3 cup buttermilk
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter, browned
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3 apples
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1/2 cup applesauce
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1/2 cup light brown sugar
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1/2 cup sugar
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2 teaspoons lemon juice