Ingredients
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3/4 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar, divided
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup vegetable oil
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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4 tsp pumpkin pie spice or apple pie spice, divided
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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2 Granny Smith apples or Pink Lady apples
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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1 tbsp lemon juice
Steps
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang on each side.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together ¾ cup granulated sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until combined. To bowl, add the flour, 3 tsp pie spice, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until no streaks of flour remain.
3
Peel, core, and cut each apple into 1-inch chunks for about 3 cups chopped apples. In a medium bowl, combine apples, remaining 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and remaining 1 tsp pie spice. Toss to combine.
4
Pour half the batter into prepared loaf pan. Add apple mixture, then top with remaining batter. Bake 50–60 min., until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 30 min. Use the parchment to lift cake onto a wire rack and cool completely.
5
Just before serving, in a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cake.
