Apple Brandy Brown Butter-Glazed Cake

This rustic cake is made with a thick batter filled with chopped apples and spices. The splash of brandy adds a slightly caramelized flavor that plays off the ginger and fresh nutmeg. The spices, apples, and brown butter glaze make this a comforting fall dessert. I love the way brown butter (see the Tip) adds flavor to glazes, frostings, and other baked goods. Melting the butter and then letting it cook to remove the water and brown the milk solids gi