Decadent Chocolate Fudge Snack Cake
Treat yourself to the indulgent flavors of this moist chocolate fudge snack cake. Baked to perfection, this rich and satisfying dessert is sure to delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Essential Ingredients List | |
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| 1 3⁄4 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 1⁄4 | cups sugar |
| 1 | teaspoon baking powder |
| 1 | teaspoon baking soda |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon salt |
| 3 | unsweetened chocolate squares |
| 1⁄4 | cup butter |
| 1⁄3 | cup applesauce |
| 1 | cup buttermilk (or 1 tablespoon vinegar with milk to make 1 cup) |
| 1⁄2 | cup oil |
| 1 | egg |
| 2 | teaspoons vanilla extract |
| 1⁄2 | cup mini chocolate chips |
| 1⁄2 | cup chopped walnuts (optional) |
Instructions
Expert Instructions for Preparation | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celsius). |
| 2. | Generously grease an 8 x 8-inch baking dish. |
| 3. | In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsweetened chocolate and butter for approximately 1 minute. Whisk or stir until smooth, then set aside. |
| 4. | In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set the mixture aside. |
| 5. | In a medium mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, applesauce, oil, vanilla extract, and egg. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients along with the melted chocolate mixture. Mix until well combined. |
| 6. | Fold in mini chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, if desired. |
| 7. | Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. |
| 8. | Bake for approximately 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 470.7 kcal |
| Protein | 5.8 g |
| Fat | 26.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 58.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Sugar | 34.6 g |
Published on Aug 05, 2024 by Luminița