Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly moist and delicious chocolate chip applesauce cake – no frosting required! This easy-to-make recipe delivers a unique dark chocolaty flavor thanks to a blend of cocoa powder and chocolate chips, perfectly complemented by warm spices and applesauce. Forget dry, boring cakes! This recipe creates a rich, intensely flavorful cake that's perfect for any occasion. A delightful twist on traditional chocolate cake, it's surprisingly simple to make, yet always impresses.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 390.4 kcal
Protein 10g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake

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How to Make Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the applesauce, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

126g

Fat

18g

Carbs

19g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake?

Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake?

Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake has approximately 390.4 calories per serving, with about 10 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 25 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Chip Applesauce Cake are Oil, Sugar, Eggs, Flour, Cinnamon, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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