1-Preheat the oven to 350°F: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch light colored nonstick pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2-In a large mixing bowl, whisk together: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
3-In another mixing bowl, whisk together the: In another mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients.
4-Pour the wet ingredients into the dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold just until combined.
5-Fold in the grated apples: Fold in the grated apples.
6-Turn out the cake batter into the: Turn out the cake batter into the prepared pan.
7-Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a: Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack.
8-To make the brown sugar icing, melt: To make the brown sugar icing, melt the butter, brown sugar and heavy cream in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat. Whisk until mixture is combined and comes to a gentle boil.
9-Remove from heat and whisk in the: Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla and powdered sugar.
10-Pour the icing on top of cake: Pour the icing on top of cake. The cake doesn’t need to completely cool, when it’s still a little warm, the icing melts into the cake.
11-Slice and enjoy warm: Slice and enjoy warm!