Apple Pie Chocolate Brownie Cake

Makes 8 to 10 servings
Prep Time: 15 min
Baking Time: 35 to 40 min.
Cook Time: 38 min.

Ingredients:
APPLE TOPPING (recipe below)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup Cocoa or SPECIAL DARK Cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water
2/3 cup shortening
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Whipped topping or ice cream

Cake Recipe Directions:
Prepare APPLE TOPPING. Preheat oven to 375-degrees F. and grease and flour 9-inch square baking pan.
1) Stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt in medium bowl.
2) Add water, shortening, egg and vanilla; beat until smooth and well blended.
3) Spread into prepared pan. Carefully spoon APPLE TOPPING evenly over chocolate batter to within 1/2-inch from edges; DO NOT STIR.
4) Place baking pan in oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until chocolate is set and cake-like.
5) Serve warm or cool completely in pan on wire rack and cut into squares. Serve topped with whipped topping or ice cream, if desired.

APPLE TOPPING:
1 can (20 oz.) apple pie filling
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
In a small bowl, stir together apple pie filling, lemon juice and ground cinnamon.