Chocolate Marshmallow Cake

This is a yummy cake to make for any occasion. It takes a tiny bit more effort than most cakes, but it is worth it.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 12-16

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 2  ounces  unsweetened baking chocolate
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2  large eggs
• 1  cup white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce
• 2  teaspoons vanilla
• 1 (10 1/2ounce) package mini marshmallows, divided

• Drizzled Glaze

• 2  tablespoons milk
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. For Cake: Over a double boiler or in microwave, melt chocolate and butter.
2. Allow to cool 15 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4. Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.
5. Combine flour, salt, powder and soda and set aside.
6. In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, sugar, applesauce and vanilla and beat well.
7. Stir in chocolate mixture.
8. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
9. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
10. Measure 1/2 cup marshmallows and set aside for drizzled glaze.
11. Sprinkle the remaining marshmallows evenly over cake.
12. Bake for 2 more minutes or until marshmallows start to soften.
13. Drizzled Glaze: Combine milk, butter and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
14. Boil for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
15. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup marshmallows and chocolate chips until completely melted.
16. Drizzle over cake quickly and fancily.
17. Allow to cool completely.