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November 26, 2019

Apple cake, Chocolate peanut butter dirt cake, Fiddle diddles

By Melanie Behrens

The holidays are approaching and these recipes may be useful.

Apple cake
2 C flour
1 C packed light-brown sugar
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 lb. (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
5 lbs. (about 12) tart apples, such as Granny Smith
2 TBS fresh lemon juice
 In a large bowl, combine flour, brown ...

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