MAKEOVER CRUMB-TOPPED CHOCOLATE CAKE

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This chocolate cake is very sweet, chocolaty, and definitely a special dessert. -Sharon Anderson, Lyons, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup plus 5 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cake flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat 1/4 cup butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flours, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Transfer to two 9-in. round baking pans coated with cooking spray., Combine the graham cracker crumbs, walnuts, chocolate chips and remaining butter. Break into small pieces; sprinkle evenly over batter., Bake at 375° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., Spread whipped topping between layers and over sides of cake, leaving the crumb top exposed. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Ebierein Otoworo
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This chocolate cake is the perfect combination of moist, fluffy, and chocolatey. The crumb topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Jawad Khaa
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Viktor Levano
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This cake is incredibly easy to make and it tastes like it came from a bakery. I highly recommend it!


Kanchha Dai
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one was surprisingly good. The crumb topping was especially tasty.


Rosalind Clark
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had.


Sebandeke Robert
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the crumb topping was delicious.


M Mahinur Akter
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I've tried many chocolate cake recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. It's the perfect balance of moist and fluffy, and the crumb topping is divine.


Marites Domingo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was very moist and chocolatey. The crumb topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Chioma Obiajunwa
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The cake was very moist and flavorful. The crumb topping was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good cake.


Ausaid afshan
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This cake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I highly recommend it!


Faith Salyers
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I was a bit skeptical about the crumb topping, but it was actually delicious. It added a nice texture to the cake.


Bongani Mncube
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Gloria Okafor
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This chocolate cake was a hit at my party! The crumb topping was the perfect touch of sweetness and crunch.