Description
Indulge in a rich and moist North Coast Chocolate Applesauce Cake made with natural applesauce, cocoa, and topped with a silky chocolate ganache. This delightful cake blends the sweetness of applesauce with intense cocoa flavor, creating a perfect dessert for chocolate lovers seeking a moist and tender treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups North Coast Organic APPLESAUCE
- 1 cup vegetable or avocado oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cream or full-fat coconut milk
Chocolate Ganache
- 4 ounces milk chocolate pieces
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch springform baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the North Coast Organic APPLESAUCE, vegetable or avocado oil, and vanilla until well combined.
- Form Batter: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until everything is incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Heat Coconut Milk: While the cake cools, pour the coconut milk or cream into a saucepan and warm over medium-high heat until it just begins to boil.
- Prepare Ganache: Place the milk chocolate pieces in a bowl and pour the hot coconut milk over them. Let it sit for 2–3 minutes to melt.
- Mix Ganache: Stir the mixture until it becomes a smooth, glossy chocolate ganache.
- Decorate Cake: Once the cake is fully cooled, drizzle the chocolate ganache over the top, allowing it to cascade down the sides for an elegant finish.
- Set and Serve: Let the ganache cool and harden slightly to set on the cake before serving. Enjoy your delicious North Coast Chocolate Applesauce Cake!
Notes
- Use an 8-inch springform pan to ensure even baking and easy cake removal.
- You can substitute avocado oil with vegetable oil if preferred.
- The applesauce keeps the cake moist, making it a great option for a tender chocolate dessert.
- Allow the cake and ganache to cool completely for the best texture and appearance.
- Milk chocolate can be swapped with dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
