The No-Peel Apple Cake Recipe - (4.3/5)

Ingredients

• CAKE:
• 1 1/3 cups light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon table salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• Shortening
• APPLES:
• 2 pounds McIntosh apples (about 6 apples, 6 to 7 ounces each)
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch table salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• APPLE BRANDY SAUCE:
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon apple brandy
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar