Chocolate cake is a classic dessert that is loved by people of all ages. It is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday party, a holiday gathering, or just a simple weeknight treat. This article introduces three delicious chocolate cake recipes that are made with applesauce instead of oil. Applesauce is a healthy and affordable substitute for oil, and it adds a moist and tender texture to the cake. The first recipe is a classic chocolate cake that is made with all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, eggs, applesauce, and vanilla extract. The second recipe is a chocolate cake with sour cream that is made with the same ingredients as the classic chocolate cake, plus sour cream. The third recipe is a chocolate cake with pudding mix that is made with a chocolate cake mix, chocolate pudding mix, eggs, applesauce, and water. All three of these recipes are easy to make and produce delicious and moist chocolate cakes.
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2 INGREDIENT CAKE MIX CAKE (4 WAYS)
You can make cake mix cake without eggs or oil. Here are four easy cake mix recipes.
Provided by Kirbie
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease the interior of a 9 inch x 13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, add cake ingredients. Mix with a whisk until batter is smooth. Pour cake batter into prepared cake pan. Bake for about 30 minutes or until cake is done.
CHOCOLATE APPLESAUCE CAKE: RICH FLAVOR WITH LESS FAT
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
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
CAKE MIX APPLESAUCE CAKE - APPLESAUCE COFFEE CAKE WITH YELLOW CAKE MIX
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F; spray a 13 x 9 inch baking dish nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar; set aside.
- In a large bowl, blend cake mix, eggs and applesauce until moist. Beat on high for 2 minutes.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared baking dish; sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar; cover with remaining batter.
- Take a knife and swirl through the layers.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan. If desired, sprinkle top of cake with powdered sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 200 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 17 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX
If you have 5 minutes, you have time to make this cake mix. Then when you are craving a moist, cocoa-rich chocolate cake, you just have to whisk it with eggs and oil in one bowl, no machinery required. It's as easy as boxed mix, but truly homemade.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 1h35m
Yield 9-inch layer cake
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the cake mix: Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, dry milk, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Store in a resealable bag in a cool dry place for up to 3 months until ready to use.
- To bake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment. Coat with cooking spray.
- Whisk 1 1/4 cups water, oil, eggs and vanilla in a large bowl until well mixed and slightly frothy. Add the dry mix and whisk vigorously until well combined and smooth, about 50 strokes. Divide between the prepared cake pans. Bake until set and slightly puffed and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pans 5 minutes, then turn out onto a cooling rack right-side up to cool completely. Frost and decorate as desired.
- For cupcakes: Place paper liners in pans for 24 cupcakes. Fill each cup 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees F until puffed and a toothpick comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. Cool completely before frosting.
CHOCOLATE APPLESAUCE CAKE III
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
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 unsweetened applesauce: This will help to reduce the amount of sugar in the cake and make it healthier.
- Make sure the applesauce is smooth: If there are any lumps in the applesauce, they will make the cake lumpy as well.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Chocolate cake mix using applesauce is an easy and delicious way to make a chocolate cake. It is also a healthier option than traditional chocolate cake, as it contains less sugar and fat. Follow these tips to make the best chocolate cake mix using applesauce recipe.
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