You will definitely want to make this moist, delicious, spicy Applesauce and Spice Chocolate Chip Cake! It is perfect to share with family and friends, for holidays or any day of the week! Oh and did I mention it is made with whole wheat flour? Come on, what are you waiting for?
We have been enjoying Applesauce and Spice Chocolate Chip Cake for years. There is a unique richness with the applesauce, spice and chocolate. But I won't lie, the first time I made it, it came out of the Bundt pan in pieces. Lots of pieces! Delicious to eat, but a mess to look at! It was an impossible challenge to remove it from the Bundt pan in one piece, still attractive enough to display. But I came up with a solution. Because who wants to work hard at making a cake that is not picture perfect as well as ready to serve to family and friends?
This favorite that was one of the first to convert to whole wheat flour.
This was one of the first recipes of all our favorites that I made using whole wheat flour. And I have to tell you if anything it is more delicious in whole grain form! Moist, tender, and still delicious in that chocolate and spice style! With that statement, there was only one thing to do, share the recipe for Applesauce and Spice Chocolate Chip Cake, with all you...plus this cake needs no mixer! Simply mix by hand, layer the batter into the pan, and bake.
A nice little plus about this cake, is that you do NOT need a mixer...
Speaking for myself, I love recipes that I refer to as "wooden spoon" recipes. This recipe as written makes a full-sized Bundt cake. Perfect for anytime you need and want cake! Such as holidays, and family gatherings. Because Applesauce and Spice Chocolate Chip Cake is so moist, feel free to make it up a day or two before your gathering. And like most desserts that I share, while it is delicious all on its own, a little whipped cream (or ice cream!) is perfect on the side.
Some thoughts on this recipe:
Do follow the instructions for layering the cake batter, you will thank me later when the cake comes out of the pan, in one piece!
Do not be concerned about the flavor combination of spice and chocolate. I wasn't certain I would like it, but once I tasted this cake, I was sold.
And lastly, do use the fresh ground black pepper!
If you think you would like a smaller version, you will find this recipe for Applesauce Spice Chocolate Chip Cake is just what you need!
Ingredients needed for this recipe:
- whole wheat pastry flour
- butter
- oil
- applesauce
- eggs
- sugar
- vanilla
- dry cocoa
- baking soda
- cardamom
- cinnamon
- salt
- cloves
- fresh ground black pepper
- chocolate chips
You will also need the following:
- Bundt pan
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- mixing spoon
- silicone spatula
- large-sized saucepan
- medium-sized mixing bowl
- soup ladle
Now we are ready to begin!
Whole Grain Applesauce and Spice Chocolate Chip Cake
adapted from: Nobel Pig
350-degree oven
UPDATED: 03.22.2024
1 stick butter
1/2 c oil
2 c applesauce
2 eggs
2 t vanilla
1 1/2 c sugar
2 3/4 c whole wheat pastry flour
1 T dry cocoa
2 t soda
2 t cinnamon
1 t cardamom
1 t salt
1/4-1/2 t ground cloves, if you love cloves use the larger measure
1/4-1/2 t fresh ground pepper, (don't leave this out), if you love heat, use the full measure
2 c chocolate chips
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, set the saucepan aside for the butter and the pan to cool.
In a medium-sized bowl combine the whole wheat flour, cocoa, soda, spices, and salt. Whisk to mix well.
1 stick butter
1/2 c oil
2 c applesauce
2 eggs
2 t vanilla
1 1/2 c sugar
2 3/4 c whole wheat pastry flour
1 T dry cocoa
2 t soda
2 t cinnamon
1 t cardamom
1 t salt
1/4-1/2 t ground cloves, if you love cloves use the larger measure
1/4-1/2 t fresh ground pepper, (don't leave this out), if you love heat, use the full measure
2 c chocolate chips
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, set the saucepan aside for the butter and the pan to cool.
In a medium-sized bowl combine the whole wheat flour, cocoa, soda, spices, and salt. Whisk to mix well.
When the butter has cooled, add the oil, applesauce, and sugar. Mix well.
Stir the chocolate chips into the remaining batter in the mixing bowl.
Spoon the batter evenly into the Bundt pan (Important: Do not pour, this might disturb the plain batter and allow chocolate chips to sink to the bottom of the pan.). Trust me on this tip...
Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done in your oven. This cake should have a little "pulling away" from the side of the pan, as evidence that it is completely baked.
Add the dry ingredients to the applesauce mixture, stirring until smooth. Make sure there are no dry pockets or wet pockets, remaining in the batter.
Prepare the Bundt pan for baking, by buttering and flouring the inside surface.
Prepare the Bundt pan for baking, by buttering and flouring the inside surface.
Using a ladle, add 2 ladles of the cake batter to the bottom of the Bundt pan. Pick up the pan, tilt, and rotate to evenly coat the bottom of the pan with the cake batter.
Stir the chocolate chips into the remaining batter in the mixing bowl.
Spoon the batter evenly into the Bundt pan (Important: Do not pour, this might disturb the plain batter and allow chocolate chips to sink to the bottom of the pan.). Trust me on this tip...
Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done in your oven. This cake should have a little "pulling away" from the side of the pan, as evidence that it is completely baked.
Remove from oven, let cool in the pan for 15 - 20 minutes. Carefully loosen the cake edges from the pan, turn out onto a wire rack, or clean toweling to cool.
Let cool completely before Sprinkling a bit of powdered sugar over the top.
Let cool completely before Sprinkling a bit of powdered sugar over the top.
Storage options for Applesauce and Spice Chocolate Chip Cake. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or in a cake stand and store for up to three days at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator for a longer storage time. You may freeze this cake, do expect some change in texture when thawed.
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Applesauce and Spice Chocolate Chip Cake
adapted from: Nobel Pig
350-degree oven
adapted from: Nobel Pig
350-degree oven
UPDATED: 03.22.2024
1 stick butter
1/2 c oil
2 c applesauce
2 eggs
2 t vanilla
1 1/2 c sugar
2 3/4 c whole wheat pastry flour
1 T dry cocoa
2 t soda
2 t cinnamon
1 t cardamom
1 t salt
1/4-1/2 t ground cloves, if you love cloves use the larger measure
1/4-1/2 t fresh ground pepper, (don't leave this out), if you love heat, use the full measure
2 c chocolate chips
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, set the saucepan aside for the butter and the pan to cool.
1 stick butter
1/2 c oil
2 c applesauce
2 eggs
2 t vanilla
1 1/2 c sugar
2 3/4 c whole wheat pastry flour
1 T dry cocoa
2 t soda
2 t cinnamon
1 t cardamom
1 t salt
1/4-1/2 t ground cloves, if you love cloves use the larger measure
1/4-1/2 t fresh ground pepper, (don't leave this out), if you love heat, use the full measure
2 c chocolate chips
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, set the saucepan aside for the butter and the pan to cool.
In a medium-sized bowl combine the whole wheat flour, cocoa, soda, spices, and salt. Whisk to mix well.
When the butter has cooled, add the oil, applesauce, and sugar. Mix well.
Add the dry ingredients to the applesauce mixture, stirring until smooth. Make sure there are no dry pockets or wet pockets, remaining in the batter.
Prepare the Bundt pan for baking, by buttering and flouring the inside surface.
Prepare the Bundt pan for baking, by buttering and flouring the inside surface.
Using a ladle, add 2 ladles of the cake batter to the bottom of the Bundt pan. Pick up the pan, tilt, and rotate to evenly coat the bottom of the pan with the cake batter.
Stir the chocolate chips into the remaining batter in the mixing bowl.
Spoon the batter evenly into the Bundt pan (Important: Do not pour, this might disturb the plain batter and allow chocolate chips to sink to the bottom of the pan.). Trust me on this tip...
Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done in your oven. This cake should have a little "pulling away" from the side of the pan, as evidence that it is completely baked.
Spoon the batter evenly into the Bundt pan (Important: Do not pour, this might disturb the plain batter and allow chocolate chips to sink to the bottom of the pan.). Trust me on this tip...
Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done in your oven. This cake should have a little "pulling away" from the side of the pan, as evidence that it is completely baked.
Remove from oven, let cool in the pan for 15 - 20 minutes. Carefully loosen the cake edges from the pan, turn out onto a wire rack, or clean toweling to cool.
Let cool completely before Sprinkling a bit of powdered sugar over the top.
Let cool completely before Sprinkling a bit of powdered sugar over the top.
Storage options for Applesauce and Spice Chocolate Chip Cake. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or in a cake stand and store for up to three days at room temperature. Store in the refrigerator for a longer storage time. You may freeze this cake, do expect some change in texture when thawed.
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This sounds so delicious! with just the right amount of sweetness!
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DeleteYUM!! Thanks so much for linking up at the Unlimited Link Party 63. Pinned and/or shared!
ReplyDeleteThank you Dee!
DeleteI love spice cake and am always happy to get a new version to try.
ReplyDeleteI hope you give this a try, it is lovely. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it!
DeleteThis cake sounds so good and looks so rich and moist! Thanks for sharing at the Lazy Gastronome's What's for Dinner party. Have a fabulous rest of the week!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! Thanks for being a part of What's For Dinner Link-up!
DeleteThanks for sharing this recipe with us at the Homestead Blog Hop last week l!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Laurie
Ridge Haven Homestead
Homestead Blog Hop
Laurie, you are very welcome!
DeleteI don't think I've ever had apple with chocolate before. Sounds so interesting! Visiting from Crazy Little Lovebirds linkup.
ReplyDeleteJennifer I was a bit skeptical as well, but it is really good!
DeleteThis sounds so good. I like the idea of adding some spice. I am going to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy this as much as we do! It stays moist for a long time, making is a good choice for smaller families as well!
DeleteYour cake looks delicious, and using applesauce in a cake is such a good idea. I love that it bakes well in a bundt tin. Is there really only 1 teaspoon of cocoa in it? Lots of chocolate chips will lovely. We don't use the stick of butter measurement in Australia so I'll look up the exact gram measurement. Thanks for a great recipe.
ReplyDeleteHRK, thank you. Here in the USA a stick of butter is 1/2 cup!
DeleteI also meant to mention this would make a lovely dessert cake.
ReplyDeleteHRK, thank you , it is quite delicious and the flavor is better than the sum of it's parts!
DeleteYum! -This sounds so delicious. Thank you for sharing at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #30. :)
ReplyDeleteStephanie, you are welcome, thanks for hosting.
DeleteThis recipe sounds so good. I really need to save it!
ReplyDeleteLisa, it is a favorite around here, so much so, I have a small batch version for just the two of us...thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it.
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