Print Recipe
Chocolate Applesauce Cake
 
recipe image
Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 8
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the O’Dell Estate in Fate, Texas in 1997.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons cocoa
2 cups flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups applesauce
6 ounce package chocolate chips
2 tablespoons sugar for topping
1/2 cup pecans
Directions:
1. Cream shortening and sugar then add eggs and blend until well incorporated.
2. Incorporate next five ingredients and mix well then all applesauce and mix gently.
3. Pour into greased baking pan and sprinkle with remaining sugar, chocolate chips and nuts.
4. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes.
By RecipeOfHealth.com