8 to 9 medium-sized Granny Smith apples, peeled and cored
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/3 cup brown sugar
salt
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, plus additional (optional) for dusting
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup toasted and coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
3/4 cup raisins (optional)
confectioners’ sugar for dusting (optional)