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For the Cake: Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Butter a 9-inch square pan and lightly coat with flour.
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Tap out any excess flour.
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Place the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast till lightly browned, 8 to 10 min.
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Let cold; coarsely chop.
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Cream the butter and brown and granulated sugars till fluffy.
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Add in the Large eggs; beat till smooth.
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Add in the applesauce, lowfat sour cream and rum or possibly vanilla; mix well.
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Add in the flour, walnuts, currants, cinnamon, baking soda, allspice, cloves and salt.
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Mix well.
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Transfer to the pan and smooth the top.
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Bake till the cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 min.
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For the Glaze: Combine the cream, butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, cooking till smooth, about 5 min.
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Remove from the heat.
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Stir in the rum or possibly vanilla.
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Heat the broiler with a rack 7 inches from the heat.
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Pour the glaze over the warm cake, gently brushing to proportionately coat the top.
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Broil till the entire surface is bubbly, about 1 to 2 min.
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Use a serrated knife to cut the cake into 12 or possibly 16 pcs.
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This recipe yields 12 to 16 servings.
