Not-So Sweet Chocolate Cake

Submitted by jenjen

"Sometimes you want a cake that is less sugary, rich. I know it's not often, but some people prefer cakes that are less sweet. This is what I came up with."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 cake

ingredients

• 6 ounces chocolate (chocolate bar or chocolate chips)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 egg whites
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 ounces applesauce
• 1⁄2 cup chocolate chips

directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Lightly spray 8x8 pan with Pam cooking spray (or butter/oil).
3. Melt 6 oz chocolate in saucepan or microwave for 45 seconds.
4. In a medium bowl, mix flour and baking soda.
5. Add while stirring, vanilla extract, 2 egg whites, melted chocolate, and applesauce.
6. Stir in chocolate chips.
7. Pour mixture in the 8x8 pan.
8. Spread evenly.
9. Bake for 20 minutes.