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For the chocolate apple pie cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Use the butter to grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch cake pan or springform pan.
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Cut out a circle of parchment paper to fit the pan and place it on the bottom.
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In a large bowl, prepare the cake batter as instructed on the box.
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Pour 1 cup of the batter into the cake pan and spread it out.
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Add the apple pie on top of the cake batter, then pour the rest of the cake batter over the top and around the sides.
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Spread it to make sure there are no air pockets.
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Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted in the center and around the edges comes out clean, 50 to 55 minutes.
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Remove to a rack to cool slightly.
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When cool enough to handle, turn the cake out onto the rack, peel off the parchment paper and allow to cool completely.
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For the ganache: Pour the chocolate chips into a medium bowl.
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In a small pot on medium heat, add the heavy cream, rum and a pinch of salt and whisk until warm.
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Pour over the bowl of chips and allow to sit and soak in for 2 minutes.
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Whisk to melt the chocolate completely.
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Place the cake on a serving platter, pour the ganache in the center and spread gently outward over the edges.
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Sprinkle with the pecans and serve.
