Spicy Applesauce Cake

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

• Ready In: 45 mins
• 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.