Chocolate Applesauce Cake III

SUBMITTED BY: Karen Dunn 

"This is an extremely moist cake that ranks right up there for all the chocoholics in my home. It does not need to be frosted because it is sprinkled with chocolate chips and walnuts before baking. Easy AND delicious!"
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  55 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 9x13 inch pan

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. Sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer set on medium speed. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Blend in the vanilla extract. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the applesauce.
  3. Pour the batter into a 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 13, 2003 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE 
This cake is soooo moist and flavorful. I love the combination of cocoa and applesauce. Since... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 6, 2006 by Melle 
This is such a simple recipe and sooo good. Everyone I know who's tasted it, loves it. But I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 19, 2006 by Momster 
I love this recipe. We live at 5000 feet and it turned out just right. It was moist and very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 4, 2008 by kellyd 
This is very moist and yummy. I left out the walnuts but followed the rest of the recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 27, 2004 by GRACEFACE 
Maggie was right to add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, because with less it is very bland. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 28, 2008 by icookstuff 
Nice and moist, but not very chocolatey even after using 1/4 cup cocoa and 1 tsp cinnamon for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 10, 2008 by perla 
The kids raved. It did not need to bake the 35 minutes as called for. I smelled "done" at 25... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 25, 2004 by LOVEFOOD2MUCH 
this is a great, moist cake. It's very fast to make. It's especailly delicious when served... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 29, 2002 by PAULAPOO9 
I have been looking for this recipe for years. I won a baking contest with this cake, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 5, 2009 by Trish 
I added the extra cocoa powder(as suggested) and vanilla,next time I'll cut back to the amount... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Chocolate Applesauce Cake III

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 171

  • Total Fat: 6.5g
  • Cholesterol: 28mg
  • Sodium: 162mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 2.1g

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