Ingredients
yield: one 8-inch cake
1-1/2 pounds Granny Smith or other tart apples, peel, core and cut into 1/4-inch wedges
2 tablespoonsgranulated sugar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon brandy (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Cake:
1 cup (5 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
8 tablespoons (4 ounces/1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (7 ounces), plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, divided
3 tablespoons almond paste (not marzipan)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Preparation
