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Heat oven to 325F Spray bottom and sides of 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
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In 1-quart saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in brown sugar.
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Heat to boiling; remove from heat.
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Stir in 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.
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Pour into pan; spread evenly.
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Arrange apple wedges over brown sugar mixture, overlapping tightly and making 2 layers if necessary.
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In medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the salt; set aside.
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In large bowl, beat 1 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup butter with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until fluffy.
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Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth.
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Add vanilla.
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Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition until smooth.
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Spread batter over apple wedges in brown sugar mixture.
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Bake 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Cool on cooling rack 15 minutes.
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Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat whipping cream on high speed until it begins to thicken.
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Gradually add 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, beating until soft peaks form.
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Run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake.
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Place heatproof serving plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over.
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Remove pan.
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Serve warm cake with whipped cream.
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Store cake loosely covered.
