French Apple Cake

Name: French Apple Cake
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, plus more for pan; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into ¼-inch slices; 1 pound Braeburn or Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and cut into ¼-inch slices; 149 grams (12 tablespoons) white sugar, divided; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons brandy or Calvados; 95 grams (⅔ cup) all-purpose flour, plus more for pan; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

"Our French Apple Cake beats apple pie any day. Forget the crust and make this simple French dessert, featuring brown butter and caramelized apples, instead...."

INGREDIENTS

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8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, plus more for pan

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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

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1 1/2 pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into ¼-inch slices

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1 pound Braeburn or Golden Delicious apples, peeled, cored and cut into ¼-inch slices

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149 grams (12 tablespoons) white sugar, divided

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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

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2 tablespoons brandy or Calvados

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95 grams (⅔ cup) all-purpose flour, plus more for pan

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1 teaspoon baking powder

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2 large eggs

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2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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