INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
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2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
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2 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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1 3/4 cups packed light-brown sugar, divided
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1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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3 large eggs
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1 1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
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2 Granny Smith apples, cored, peeled, and thinly sliced crosswise
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2 1/2 cups apple cider