Best 7 Chocolate Applesauce Pudding Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary adventure with our Chocolate Applesauce Pudding, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic dessert combines the rich, decadent taste of chocolate with the natural sweetness of applesauce, resulting in a luscious and creamy pudding that is sure to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step recipes will guide you effortlessly through the process of creating this delectable treat. With variations ranging from a traditional stovetop method to a quick and easy microwave version, we've got you covered. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven (or microwave), and let's embark on a delightful journey into the world of Chocolate Applesauce Pudding.

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HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE PUDDING



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This delightful pudding is always a treat and easy to whip up using common pantry ingredients. I usually top the pudding with M&M's. My husband likes whipped topping on his and our daughter loves to dip fresh strawberries in hers. -Carrina Cooper, McAlpin, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
OPTIONAL: Sweetened whipped cream and M&M's

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and salt. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in butter and vanilla. Spoon into individual serving dishes. Chill until serving. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and M&M's.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 4g fat, Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate, Fiber 5g protein.

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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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.

APPLESAUCE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Use this low-fat, dairy-free cookie dough in endless sweet creations.

Provided by Cora

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Stir applesauce, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a large bowl until sugars dissolve. Stir in egg and egg yolk until well blended. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix into a smooth dough. Fold in chocolate chips.
  • Use a disher scoop to drop uniform amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are dry and bottoms are golden brown, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 156.4 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

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

Tips:

  • Use a good-quality cocoa powder. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your pudding.
  • Don't overcook the pudding. It should be thick and creamy, but not rubbery.
  • Let the pudding cool completely before serving. This will allow it to set properly.
  • Serve the pudding with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include whipped cream, ice cream, and fresh fruit.

Conclusion:

Chocolate applesauce pudding is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover applesauce, and it is also a healthier alternative to traditional chocolate pudding. This recipe is also a great way to get kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.

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