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Ingredients
- 2 cups applesauce
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking cocoa
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves
- 1 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- topping:
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Directions
- In a large bowl, beat the applesauce, sugar, shortening and eggs. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves; gradually beat into applesauce mixture until blended. Stir in the raisins, chocolate chips and walnuts.
- Pour into a greased 13× 9-in baking_pan Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts
1 piece: 227 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.