"We packed all the best fall flavors into an easy, crowd-pleasing dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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3 cups all-purpose flour, plus 2 tablespoons for the pan
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 cup milk or alternative milk
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3/4 cup canola oil, or 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
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4 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 pound tart baking apples (about 3 medium), such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
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4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons milk or alternative milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted (optional)