Spicy Applesauce Cake

Submitted by Barenakedchef

"This cake combines chocolate and apples to give you an amazing taste. This is one of my all-time favorites."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Yields: 1 cake

ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 2 cups applesauce
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup walnuts (optional)
• 1 cup raisins

• Topping

• 1⁄2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar

directions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients.
2. Add shortening, applesauce and eggs; beat until well mixed.
3. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts and raisins.
4. Pour into a greased 13 x 9" baking pan.
5. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter.
6. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.

Reviews

[Shirl]

I needed to use up some applesauce and this fit the bill. I did cook it in a bundt, I layered the cake with the toppings making the toppings in the center. It turned out delicious! Thank you for posting this wonderfully spiced cake. :)shirley(: