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

Muhammad Shoaib Gujjar
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This cake is delicious! The applesauce makes it moist and the spices give it a nice flavor.


Romeo Khanz
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Nuru Nassoro
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This cake is so good! I love the way the spices and chocolate work together.


Lauriana Aurelien
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This cake is a must-try! It's so easy to make and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.


Ali Madni
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I made this cake for my friends and they couldn't get enough of it. It was gone in minutes!


Official Zainab
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Mugisha Baby
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Audrey Smith
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This cake is delicious! I love the way the spices and chocolate complement each other.


Blessing Miracle
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was a great way to use up some applesauce I had on hand.


JOE MAMA OOFER
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This cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out perfect.


M Pistol
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I've never been a big fan of applesauce cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, and the spices and chocolate really make it special.


Gedis TT
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of spices and chocolate.


Ayash Khan
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


matthew l nakikus
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This cake is delicious! The spices and chocolate really compliment each other and the applesauce makes it moist and flavorful.


Lacey gacha life
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I've made this cake a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


Benjamin Consider
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This cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of spices and chocolate. I also loved the applesauce in the batter, it added a nice sweetness and texture.