Apple Pie Cake

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   ["Heat oven to 325u00b0 F.

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   Grease two 8"" round cake pans and line with parchment. Or one 9"" round cake pan.", "In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium-high, beat the butter and cream cheese till combined. Add the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add vanilla.", "In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to

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   the egg mixture. The batter should be thick. Scrape the batter into prepared baking pan(s).", "Sprinkle chopped apples on top and then top with caramel sauce. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes for 2 round pans 50-55 for 9"" pan. Transfer to a wire rack. Let cool for at least 20 minutes before cutting.", "Caramel Sauce:

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   Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour and corn starch to form a paste. Add water, sugars, vanilla and spices; bring

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   to a boil. Reduce temperature and let simmer for a few minutes. Gently pour the sugar and butter liquid over the apples. Bake as directed."]

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