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
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.
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Wajid ansari
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.
Munashe Jena
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was so moist and flavorful.
Tarif Uddin Jony
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It was so moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Rizwan Khokhar
[email protected]This cake is so good! The chocolate and applesauce combination is perfect. It's also very moist and flavorful.
Md Sazzat
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It was so moist and flavorful.
Jiban Ghising
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
Saith Anas
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.
Nelson Mafie
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. It was so moist and flavorful.
ANWAN ALI
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It was so moist and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Adrienne Gatlin
[email protected]This cake is so good! The chocolate and applesauce combination is perfect. It's also very moist and flavorful.
Eva Salb
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's my go-to recipe for chocolate cake.
Jamal Prxnce
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's moist, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend it!
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[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. It was so moist and flavorful.
Rajaul Islam
[email protected]This cake was so moist and delicious! I loved the chocolate and applesauce combination. It was also very easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.