ApPlE PiE ChOcOlAtE BrOwNiE CaKe

Ingredients:

• APPLE TOPPING(recipe follows)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup HERSHEY'S Cocoa or HERSHEY'S 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

Directions:

1. Prepare APPLE TOPPING. Heat oven to 375°F. Grease and flour 9-inch square baking pan.

2. Stir together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Add water, shortening, egg and vanilla; beat until smooth and well blended. Spread into prepared pan. Carefully spoon APPLE TOPPING evenly over chocolate batter to within 1/2-inch from edges; DO NOT STIR.

3. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until chocolate is set and cake-like. Cool completely in pan on wire rack; cut into squares. Serve topped with whipped topping or ice cream, if desired. 8 to 10 servings.

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