Chocolate Chip Applesauce Snack Cake

For 15 Pieces (9X13-inch pan), Chocolate Chip Applesauce Snack Cake keeps the list centered on lightly packed brown sugar. Set aside about 45 minutes.

• Yield 15 Pieces (9X13-inch pan)
• Ready in 45 minutes
• Prep 15 minutes
• Cook 30 minutes

Ingredients

Optional Topping

• 2 tablespoons lightly packed brown sugar
• ½ cup ( 85 g ) chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking pan (preheat to 325 degrees if using a glass pan).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the applesauce, coconut oil (or butter), eggs, vanilla, granulated and brown sugar.
3. Add the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and chocolate chips (adding the chocolate chips with the dry ingredients helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom while baking). Stir until just combined. Don't overmix.
4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle the brown sugar and chocolate chips for the topping (if using) evenly across the top.
5. Bake for 28-30 minutes until the top springs back lightly to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (although a smidgeon of melted chocolate is just fine).
6. This cake keeps for several days well-covered at room temperature.

Cool the layers before you stack them.