Best 6 Chocolate Applesauce Bundt Cake Recipes

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Chocolate applesauce bundt cake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and applesauce into a moist and tender cake. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to be a hit with its sweet, tangy, and chocolatey flavors. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe will walk you through the steps to create the perfect chocolate applesauce bundt cake that will surely satisfy your sweet tooth.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE APPLESAUCE CAKE



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Applesauce adds moistness to this tender cake with a sweet chocolate and nut topping. "It's breeze to make and perfect for picnics," comments Sue Braunschweig of Delafield, Wisconsin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
TOPPING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with applesauce. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 12g fat, Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE APPLESAUCE BUNDT CAKE



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The original recipe makes 6 individual sized chocolate cakes which is fine for a dinner party, but for everyday snacking, I prefer to make this in a Bundt pan. It is a very moist, delicious cake that keeps well for several days.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/3 cups applesauce
1/2 cup buttermilk
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup whipping cream
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
18 hazelnuts, toasted and peeled

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Grease and sugar a 10-cup Bundt pan.
  • Beat the butter, oil and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Beat in the vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • Whisk the buttermilk and applesauce together.
  • Add the flour to the butter mixture, alternating with the applesauce mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • For the glaze, heat the cream to just below a simmer and pour over the chopped chocolate.
  • Let sit for one minute then stir to smooth out.
  • Stir in the butter to melt in and thicken the glaze.
  • Pour over the top of the cake and let drip down the sides.
  • Garnish with the hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570.7, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 86.5, Sodium 339.6, Carbohydrate 67.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 40.2, Protein 5.8

CHOCOLATE-APPLESAUCE CAKE



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Applesauce not only adds subtle sweetness to this rich chocolate cake, but also makes it incredibly moist. Top this fabulous fall dessert-full of chocolate and apple flavors-with our Cider Glaze, Apple Chips, and Crystallized Ginger for extra flair.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
2 1/4 cups super fine sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce, preferably homemade
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Calvados or brandy
6 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
Cider Glaze, Apple Chips, and Crystallized Ginger
2 cups whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees. Brush a 9 1/2-inch kugel-hopf ring mold or Bundt pan with soft butter. Coat with 1/4 cup superfine sugar; tap out excess sugar; set mold aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and remaining 2 cups superfine sugar. Beat on medium speed, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula, until mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the eggs, and beat 2 to 3 minutes more. Fold in the applesauce, being careful not to overmix.
  • In a large bawl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and baking powder.
  • Fold the flour mixture into applesauce mixture. Add the vanilla, Calvados, and chocolate pieces; mix until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan; use a rubber spatula to clean bowl and smooth top.
  • Bake until cake pulls away from sides of pan and is springy to the touch or until a cake tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 2 hours. Transfer to a wire tack to cool slightly; turn out cake; let cool completely.
  • Sift confectioners' sugar over cooled cake. Pour cider glaze over top of cake, allowing to drip down sides. Garnish with apple chips and crystallized ginger. Serve cake with whipped cream, if desired.

CHOCOLATE APPLESAUCE CAKE III



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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!

Provided by Karen Dunn

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 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 in a bowl. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.8 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 161.7 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

CHOCOLATE APPLESAUCE CAKE I



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This cake is moist with applesauce, is full of raisins and pecans. This is a chocolate cake for all you chocolate lovers. This cake has no eggs and is especially dense.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup butter
1 ¼ cups white sugar
½ cup milk
1 ½ cups applesauce
2 tablespoons dark rum
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans
¼ cup dark rum

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream the butter or margarine with the sugar. Beat in the milk, applesauce, and 2 tablespoons of rum.
  • In another bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, spices, and salt. Beat into the creamed mixture and then stir in the raisins and pecans.
  • Turn the batter into a greased and floured 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake the cake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 45 minutes, or until it tests done with a toothpick.
  • Immediately after removing the cake from the oven, sprinkle it with the remaining 1/4 cup rum. Let cool on a rack. This cake improves if allowed to sit for a day or so before eating. Serves 20.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.9 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 14.1 mg, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 197 mg, Sugar 21.4 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP APPLESAUCE CAKE - SUPER MOIST!



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Super moist, easy and doesn't need icing. I've had many people request this recipe and have had it described as "the best chocolate cake I've ever eaten." To make this healthier, I change the applesauce amount to 2 1/4 c. and use only 1/4 c. of oil.

Provided by SReiff

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 1 cake, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup oil
2 eggs
2 cups applesauce
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Beat sugar, oil, eggs, and applesauce.
  • Add flour, soda, salt, cinnamon, and cocoa. Beat well.
  • Pour into 9x13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 375 degree F oven for 15 minutes.
  • Remove cake and sprinkle chocolate chips over the top.
  • Return to oven and bake 15-25 minutes longer.
  • Does not need icing.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.8, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 21.1, Sodium 167.9, Carbohydrate 35.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 19.6, Protein 2.4

Tips and Conclusion

Chocolate applesauce bundt cake is a moist and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. Here are some tips to make the best chocolate applesauce bundt cake:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake. Use real butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and fresh applesauce.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients mix together more easily and create a smoother batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a well-greased and floured bundt pan. This will help the cake come out of the pan easily.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing. This will help the glaze set properly.

This chocolate applesauce bundt cake is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist texture, rich chocolate flavor, and hint of applesauce, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Here are some additional tips for making the most of this recipe:

  • If you don't have a bundt pan, you can bake the cake in a 9x13 inch baking pan. Just increase the baking time by about 15 minutes.
  • You can also use other types of applesauce in this recipe, such as cinnamon applesauce or maple applesauce.
  • If you want a richer chocolate flavor, you can add 1/2 cup of chocolate chips to the batter.
  • This cake is also delicious served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

No matter how you choose to serve it, this chocolate applesauce bundt cake is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give this recipe a try.

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