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CAKE:.
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Grease and lightly flour two 9x1-1/2-inch round baking pans; set aside.
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In a large bowl, stir together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, mace, and cloves.
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Stir in chopped apples, eggs, walnuts, buttermilk, and oil.
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Spread batter into prepared pans.
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Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near centers comes out clean.
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Cool cakes in pans on wire racks for 15 minutes.
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Remove from pans; cool completely on wire racks.
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Place a cake layer on a serving platter.
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Spoon hot Apple Glaze over top of layer.
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Let stand about 20 minutes or until set.
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Meanwhile, prepare Brandied Cream Cheese Frosting.
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Spread about 3/4 cup of the frosting over glazed cake layer.
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Top with the remaining cake layer.
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Frost cake top and side with frosting.
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Cover and store any remaining cake in the refrigerator.
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APPLE GLAZE:
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In a small saucepan, stir together 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon light-colored corn syrup.
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Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
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Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until reduced to 1/4 cup.
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Remove from heat.
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Stir in 1 tablespoon apple brandy, apple juice, or apple cider.
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Cover cake when it has cooled to warm.
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BRANDIED CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
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In a large bowl, beat one 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup butter, softened; and 1 tablespoon apple brandy, apple juice, or apple cider with an electric mixer on medium to high speed until light and fluffy.
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Gradually add 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, beating well.
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Gradually beat in an additional 2 to 2-1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar to make a frosting of spreading consistency.
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Spread over completely cooled cake.
