Extra Moist Chocolate Fudge Snack Cake

• 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 (1 ounce) 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
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chip
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
3. In the microwave, melt the chocolate and butter for about 1 minute, then whisk or stir until smooth; set aside.
4. In a bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
5. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk, applesauce, oil, vanilla and egg, then add to the dry ingredients along with the chocolate mixture; mix until combined.
6. Add in mini chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
7. Pour into prepared baking dish.
8. Bake for about 40-45 minutes, or until cake test done.

allpurpose, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, chocolate squares, butter, applesauce, buttermilk, oil, egg, vanilla, chocolate chip, walnuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/extra-moist-chocolate-fudge-snack-cake-133122 (may not work)