Ingredients:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 3 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with cinnamon and 2 tbsp of brown sugar until evenly coated; set aside.
  3. Beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high until the mixture is light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Slowly mix in the flour, baking powder, and salt, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
  6. Gently fold the spiced apples into the batter using a spatula until just distributed.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan and bake for 50 minutes.
  8. Prepare the glaze by combining 2 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp brown sugar, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt over low heat until melted, then pour over the cake.