Best 9 Chocolate Applesauce Cake Recipes

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Welcome to the delightful world of chocolate applesauce cake, where rich chocolate meets the tangy sweetness of applesauce, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This delectable cake offers a moist and tender crumb, thanks to the addition of applesauce, while the cocoa powder infuses it with an indulgent chocolatey goodness. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, this article will guide you through selecting the finest ingredients, mastering the art of preparation, and presenting your masterpiece with panache. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 9 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 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



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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 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

SPICED CHOCOLATE APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This is a lovely cake, not too sweet but moist and chocolatey. The combination of cinnamon and chocolate is particularly popular in Mexican cooking, but it makes a very interesting cake as well.

Provided by Jenny Sanders

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups flour, unbleached, sifted
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F Line 2 nine-inch round cake pans with parchment paper, and grease the sides of the pans.
  • Sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
  • Beat together the oil and sugar in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Blend in the vanilla and the applesauce.
  • Add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the two pans.
  • Bake in the preheated 350°F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until cake tests done.
  • Cool 10 minutes in pan on rack.
  • Remove from the pans; cool on rack. Ice with frosting as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.9, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 36.1, Sodium 446.9, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 17.9, Protein 5.2

CHOCOLATE APPLESAUCE CAKE II



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You can get a moist chocolate cake with applesauce, sweetened condensed milk, and buttermilk baking mix using this recipe.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Yield 25

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) jar applesauce
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup butter, melted
3 eggs
1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened chocolate, melted
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups buttermilk baking mix
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup chopped walnuts
1 (16 ounce) package prepared chocolate frosting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10x15 inch baking pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the applesauce, sweetened condensed milk, butter or margarine, eggs, melted chocolate, and vanilla extract. Add the baking mix and cinnamon, and mix well. Stir in nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. Frost when cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.5 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 21.8 g

CHOCOLATE APPLESAUCE CAKE



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Make and share this Chocolate Applesauce Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cocoa
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups applesauce
1 (6 ounce) package chocolate chips
2 tablespoons sugar, for topping
1/2 cup nuts

Steps:

  • Cream shortening and 1 1/2 cups sugar.
  • Add eggs, then add next five ingredients.
  • Mix well.
  • Add applesauce.
  • Mix.
  • Pour into greased 8 × 12-inch pan.
  • Sprinkle with remaining sugar, chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
  • Bake for 40 minutes at 350º degrees.

CHOCOLATE CHIP APPLESAUCE CAKE



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This is a simple cake to make. My mother made this a whole lot when I was a child. It is so good and I hope you will enjoy!

Provided by Becky Bolen

Categories     Chocolate

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c shortening
1 1lb can of applesauce
2 c all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp cocoa powder
6 oz chocolate chips
1/2 c chopped pecans or walnuts
3 Tbsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Cream sugar, shortening and eggs. Add applesauce and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients and add. I personally don't sift but you can.
  • 2. Use a oblong cake pan and spray with pan spray I coat with flour as to not stick. Pour into your prepared pan the batter.
  • 3. On top of the cake batter sprinkle the chocolate chips, the nuts and your sugar.
  • 4. Bake and 350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

CHOCOLATE APPLESAUCE CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Chocolate     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 10 - 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cup sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups applesauce
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

  • Sift together the sugar, flour, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Add applesauce, oil and vanilla. Mix well to combine. Pour into a greased Bundt pan or a 13 x 9 Pyrex pan. Bake at 350 for 35 - 45 minutes or until tester comes out clean. No icing is needed but if you choose, you can place squares of chocolate bars on the hot cake and allow to melt, then spread.

Tips:

  • Use ripe apples: Riper apples will yield a more flavorful applesauce and cake.
  • Peel and core the apples: Be sure to peel and core the apples before cooking them for the applesauce.
  • Use a food processor or blender: A food processor or blender will make quick work of pureeing the applesauce.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This chocolate applesauce cake is a moist and delicious cake that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be customized with your favorite frosting and toppings. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this chocolate applesauce cake a try!

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