Applesauce Chocolate Cake

This recipe is my family's "go-to" dessert - any time we have a family gathering my family is always responsible to bring the Applesauce Chocolate Cake. I have increased the amount of applesauce and sugar, and eliminated the butter, lowering the total calorie count and increasing the moisture. My family likes to add additional chocolate, copped nuts, and cinnamon sugar on top!

Ingredients:

2 large eggs, beaten (1 egg = 2 egg whites)

1 1/2 c. sugar - I substitute with Splenda

2 c. all-purpose flour

3 Tbsp. cocoa powder

1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 c. oil

2 c. chunky applesauce (you can use homemade applesauce, low sugar applesauce, or jarred applesauce)

Topping:

1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips - feel free to add more!

1/2 c. chopped pecans

2 Tbsp. sugar (use granulated sugar)

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Mix eggs, sugar, and oil in a large bowl until smooth.

3. Add flour, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Beat until smooth. Stir in applesauce.

4. Pour into greased 9x13 pan.

5. For topping, mix together and sprinkle over batter. Bake about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Nutrition Information  [*Note: These are BIG pieces of cake!]

Calories: 168 kcals

Protein: 2 g

Fat: 6 g

CHO: 28 g