Pazazz Apple Cake

Directions

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   Pazazz Apple Cake(printable recipe)Ingredients:Filling:2 cups chopped Pazazz apples (about 2 medium)1/3 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg2 tablespoons cornstarch2 teaspoons water
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   Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside.Make the cake:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray a 9x13-inch pan with non-stick spray.In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar, about 3 minutes until fluffy.
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   Topping:1/2 cup brown sugar, packed1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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   Add applesauce, vanilla, and eggs and mix on medium until combined.In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
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   Cake:1/2 cup butter, room temperature3/4 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup applesauce1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon1 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
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   Add the dry mixture and the Greek yogurt or sour cream in alternating parts, starting and ending with the dry.
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   Glaze:2 cups powdered sugar1/3 cup milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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   Mix until just combined.
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   Spread 1/2 of the cake batter onto the bottom of the prepared pan.Top with the apple mixture, spreading carefully to cover the batter.Next add 2/3 of the brown sugar mixture, sprinkling all over the apple mixture.Cover with the remaining batter and sprinkle the remaining brown sugar all over the top.
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    Bake 35-40 minutes, or until the center of the cake is set.Make the glaze:While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla in a medium bowl.Stir until no clumps remain.When the cake is done, immediately poke holes in the cake using a butter knife, about 40 pokes.
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    Pour the glaze over the top of the cake spreading to cover it completely.
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    Let the glaze set up for about 20 minutes before serving.