True Love Chocolate Cake Recipe

Name: True Love Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1-2/3 cups sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup baking cocoa; 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1-1/4 cups water; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese; 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed; 3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup candy hearts

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter, softened
1-2/3 cups sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup baking cocoa
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/4 cups water
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed
3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup candy hearts

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In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce.
2
Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add to the butter mixture alternately with water, beating well after each addition. Fold in chips. Pour into a
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coated with cooking spray.
4
Bake at 350u00b0 for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
5
For frosting, in a bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. Frost cake. Refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, sprinkle with coconut and candy.

995

kcal

Calories

Fat

132

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, softened, 1-2/3 cups sugar, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, and more.

Yes, True Love Chocolate Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

True Love Chocolate Cake

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