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

Rauf Ahmad
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I'm not sure about the applesauce in this cake. I might try it without next time.


Wilson
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I can't wait to try this cake. It looks delicious!


Inner Peace
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This cake is a keeper! It's going into my regular dessert rotation.


Sana ullah Sani
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I'm not a baker, but this cake was easy to make. It turned out great!


TK Root
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Jewel Sheikh
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It's a new favorite.


Najifa Khanom
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so delicious!


Joseph Olutusin
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly.


Billy Skinner
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Tshegofatso Tshwane
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I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this one is an exception. It's not too sweet and the spices make it really interesting.


Bentley McCormick
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover applesauce.


mazbahuddin Zeesun
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I love the way the spices in this cake warm up the chocolate flavor.


Alo Islam
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This cake is easy to make and doesn't require any special ingredients. It's perfect for a weeknight dessert.


Sylvia Hendricks
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I'm not usually a fan of applesauce cake, but this one is really good. The chocolate and spices balance out the sweetness of the applesauce perfectly.


Santosh Ff
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever had. It's so moist and rich, and the spices give it a really unique flavor.


Soda Pop
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Ansar Saleem
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This cake is incredibly moist and flavorful. The spices and chocolate pair perfectly together, and the applesauce adds a nice sweetness and texture.