INGREDIENTS
1 3/4 lb
Granny smith apples, peeled and cored (4 cups shredded)
3 3/4 cups
all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp
baking powder
1 1/2 tsp
salt
1 tsp
ground cinnamon
20 tbsp
unsalted butter, melted (21/2 sticks)
1 1/4 cups
light brown sugar
1 cup
granulated sugar
1/4 cup
whole milk
3/4 cup
apple juice, divided
1 tsp
vanilla bean paste
6
large eggs
1/4 cup
apple liqueur (such as Berentzen brand)
3 oz
ounces cream cheese, softened
7 tsp
confectioners’ sugar