Best Apple Stack Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350.
2. 2
   Coat 2 cake pans with flour type baking spray.
3. 3
   Bring apples and enough water to cover them to a simmer till apples are completely softened- about 10 mins.
4. 4
   Drain apples - reserve 1/2 Cup water.
5. 5
   Combine apples, brown sugar, apple butter, cinnamon,ginger, nutmeg and cloves in a lg. bowl.
6. 6
   Combine milk and lemon juice in a sm. bowl. Let sit for 10 mins.Add egg , egg yolk and lemon zest- whisking to blend.
7. 7
   Beat sugar and butter at med-high with mixer until light and fluffy.
8. 8
   Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture alterantively with milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
9. 9
   Beat on low until well combined.
10. 10
    Divide into 5 equal portions. Pat 1 portion into the 2 prepated pans reserving 3 portions.
11. 11
    Bake until edhes and top are brown 10 to 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes then remove from pans.
12. 12
    Repeat with remaining layers until all are baked.
13. 13
    To assemble.
14. 14
    Place 1 cake on a cake stand Spread about 1 1/2 Cups apple mixture.
15. 15
    Repeat with remaining layers and apple mixture until all are used.
16. 16
    Cover tightly and store in refrigerator overnight.
17. 17
    Garmish with apples.