Apple Stack Cake

Directions

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   For cake:.
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   Beat 1/2 cup butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy;gradually add sugar, beating, beating well.
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   Add egg; beat until blended.
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   Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
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   Beat at low speed after each addition until blended.
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   Stir in vanilla.
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   Divide dough into 6 equal portions; pat 3 portions into three lightly greased 9 inch round cake pans.
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   Prick dough several times with a fork.
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   (Cover remaining dough and set aside while first layers bake.
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    )Bake at 400 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
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    Carefully remove layers to a wire rack; cool completely.
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    Repeat procedure with remaining 3 portions of dough.
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    Stack cake, spreading 1/4 cup melted butter and Dried Apple Filling between each layer.
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    Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight before serving.
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    Sprinkle cake with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
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    Dried Apple Filling:.
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    Combine apples and water in a large saucepan.
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    Bring to a boil;cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until apples are tender.
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    Add sugar and spices; stir well.
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    Remove from heat.
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    Let stand at least 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.