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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 48 |
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Very moist and chewy! Ingredients:
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, chopped |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 cup shortening |
1 1/4 cups white sugar |
2 eggs |
1/2 cup applesauce |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
2. Melt chocolate in the microwave or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir frequently until smooth. Remove from heat, and let cool.
3. Cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, stirring constantly until well blended. In a separate bowl, mix together applesauce, melted chocolate and vanilla. Add to the egg mixture, stirring until smooth.
4. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually stir into the batter. Fold in chopped walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan before cutting.
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