Best 6 Chocolate Applesauce Cake I Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our curated collection of rich chocolate cakes, moist carrot cakes, and tangy lemon cakes. Each recipe is a culinary masterpiece, crafted with love and precision to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From the decadent Chocolate Applesauce Cake, bursting with chocolatey goodness and a hint of applesauce, to the classic Carrot Cake, featuring a moist and flavorful crumb studded with carrots, walnuts, and raisins, our recipes offer a delightful array of textures and tastes. And for those who love a citrusy twist, the Lemon Cake, with its vibrant lemon zest and tangy glaze, is a refreshing and zesty treat. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will guide you through each step, ensuring success and satisfaction with every bite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHOCOLATE APPLESAUCE CAKE: RICH FLAVOR WITH LESS FAT



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Chocolate applesauce cake makes the perfect better-for-you dessert. It's rich in the chocolate flavor that you love while reducing the total amount of fat.

Provided by Katie Moseman

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup all purpose flour
1 1/4 cup natural cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 large eggs
1 cup Mott's® Applesauce
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F and prepare a 9 inch round cake pan by either a) spraying it with a baking spray containing flour, b) buttering and flouring the pan, or c) buttering the pan and lining it with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then stir thoroughly to combine. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, applesauce, sugar, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Then, while whisking continuously, drizzle in the melted butter.
  • Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and stir until combined. Batter will be very thick. Scrape the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth out the top evenly.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter attached.
  • Cool in the pan on a rack for 15 minutes, then set the cake on a rack and let cool completely. Store airtight for freshness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 28 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

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



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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

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.

Tips:

  • Choosing the Right Applesauce: Opt for unsweetened applesauce to avoid overpowering the cake's flavor with excessive sweetness.
  • Measuring Ingredients Accurately: Use a kitchen scale to ensure precise measurements, especially for dry ingredients like flour and sugar.
  • Mixing Techniques: Creaming butter and sugar together until light and fluffy incorporates air into the batter, resulting in a tender and moist cake.
  • Folding Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to prevent overmixing, which can lead to a tough texture.
  • Baking Temperature: Preheat the oven to the specified temperature before placing the cake batter in to ensure even baking.

Conclusion:

Indulge in the delectable flavors of chocolate and applesauce harmoniously combined in this moist and tender cake. The simplicity of the ingredients and straightforward instructions make it an accessible treat for bakers of all skill levels. Whether savored as a comforting snack or served as a special dessert, this chocolate applesauce cake promises a delightful experience with every bite. Its rich chocolate flavor, complemented by the subtle sweetness and moist texture of applesauce, creates a winning combination that will satisfy your sweet cravings.

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