2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
1½ cups (327 g) vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs, (room temperature)
3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 medium Granny Smith apples, (peeled, cored, and diced)
½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter
2 teaspoons heavy cream, (room temperature)
½ cup light brown sugar, (packed)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract