Chocolate Applesauce Cake I
Applesauce can be used as a substitute for oil or butter in baking recipes to reduce fat content and add moisture.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Chocolate Applesauce Cake I
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the applesauce, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Stir in the hot water until the batter is smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve the chocolate applesauce cake as is or with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 280kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g22%
- Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
- Sugars 24g
- Protein 3g6%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
