Apple Pie Chocolate Brownie Cake

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Source: hershey's website

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Steps

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Prepare apple topping: stir together apple pie filling , lemon juice and ground cinnamon in small bowl.

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Set aside.

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Heat oven to 375f.

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Grease and flour 9-inch square baking pan.

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Stir together flour , sugar , cocoa , baking powder and salt in medium bowl.

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Add water , shortening , egg and vanilla.

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Beat until smooth and well blended.

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Spread into prepared pan.

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Carefully spoon apple topping evenly over chocolate batter to within 1 / 2-inch from edges.

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Do not stir.

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Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until chocolate is set and cake-like.

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Cool completely in pan on wire rack.

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Cut into squares.

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Serve topped with whipped topping or ice cream , if desired.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, water, shortening, egg, vanilla extract, apple pie filling, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, whipped topping