Applesauce Cake With Caramel Sauce

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This is so tasty - it is made in the slow cooker so start this when dinner is getting started and it should be ready shortly after ... I got this recipe from family circle.

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Steps

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Coat slow cooker bowl with nonstick cooking spray.

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Place 1 long sheet of nonstick foil in bottom of slow cooker bowl , with ends hanging over handles.

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Whisk together flour , pumpkin pie spice , baking soda , baking powder and salt.

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Set aside.

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Beat together butter and brown sugar on high speed for 1 minute.

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Beat in egg.

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Scrape down sides of bowl and , on low speed , beat in buttermilk.

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Beat in applesauce.

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Add flour mixture to bowl and beat on low speed until combined.

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Spread batter into slow cooker.

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Place a clean dish towel over slow cooker then put cover on top.

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Cook on high for 2-1 / 4 to 2-1 / 2 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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Use foil handles to lift cake out of slow cooker.

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Cut into slices.

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Garnish with caramel sauce , whipped topping and pecans , if desired.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, baking powder, salt, unsalted butter, light-brown sugar, egg, buttermilk, unsweetened applesauce, caramel sauce