CROCKPOT CHOCOLATE APPLE CAKE

CROCKPOT CHOCOLATE APPLE CAKE
6 tbsp butter
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c brown sugar
1 c unsweetened applesauce
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 eggs
4 (1 oz) sq unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 1/2 c flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
pinch of salt
1/3 c buttermilk
3/4 c semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c chopped pecans
Confectioner's sugar
In a large bowl, beat together butter & sugars w/a mixer on HIGH
speed 1-2 minutes, or until fluffy. Beat in applesauce, cinnamon,
vanilla & eggs until well mixed. Beat in melted chocolate until blended.
Add flour, baking soda & powder, & salt. With mixer on LOW speed,
beat in dry ingredients, adding buttermilk as you beat. Beat just until
evenly mixed. By hand stir in chocolate chips & pecans. Scrape the
batter into a WELL BUTTERED 3 1/2 quart crockpot & smooth top.
Cover & cook on the HIGH setting 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 hrs, or until a cake
tester (toothpick) inserted in the center comes out clean. (Do not cook
on the low heat setting for a longer time) Remove lid & let cake stand
in crockpot until just barely warm. To unmold: Run a sharp knife
around the inside edges of the crockpot & w/a large spatula, carefully
lift out the cake in one piece. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar over
top & cut into wedges to serve.
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