An apple topping is baked into the top of this brownie cake. Serve with lightly sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Apple Brownie Cake

Apple Topping:

1 (20-ounce) can apple pie filling

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

 

Brownie Cake:

1 cup all-purpose flour

2/3 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup vegetable shortening
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sweetened whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for accompaniment

1. For Apple Topping: In a small bowl, stir together apple pie filling, lemon juice and cinnamon; set aside.
2. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour 9-inch square baking pan.
3. For Brownie Cake: In medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Add water, shortening, egg and vanilla; beat until smooth and well blended. Spread into prepared pan.
4. Carefully spoon Apple Topping evenly over chocolate batter to within 1/2-inch from edges; do not stir.
5. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until chocolate is set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack; cut into squares.
6. Serve topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.