Gingered Applesauce Cake with Dark Chocolate

Gingered Applesauce Cake with Dark Chocolate is a delightful combination of warm spices, sweet applesauce, and rich dark chocolate. The ginger adds a subtle kick to the cake, while the dark chocolate adds a decadent touch. It’s the perfect treat for any occasion!

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Gingered Applesauce Cake with Dark Chocolate

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Applesauce
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dark chocolate, chopped
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the applesauce, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Fold in the chopped dark chocolate.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 54g18%

Sugars 38g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.