Cinnamon Apple Cream Cheese Cake - Food Gardening Network

Ingredients

• 3 large apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice plus 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom