Sunny's Easy Chocolate Apple Pie Cake

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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.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.