Chocolate-Banana Snack Cake

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Powdered sugar (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0.
2. Spoon applesauce onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to 1/2-inch thickness. Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes. Scrape applesauce into a bowl using a rubber spatula.
3. Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add applesauce and banana, beating until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in coffee and vanilla.
4. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and remaining ingredients except powdered sugar, stirring well with a whisk. Add flour mixture to egg mixture; stir just until combined. Scrape batter into an 8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper, spreading evenly. Bake at 350u0b0 for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

unsweetened applesauce, sugar, butter, mashed ripe banana, eggs, coffee granules, vanilla, flour, unsweetened cocoa, baking soda, salt, powdered sugar

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/chocolate-banana-snack-cake (may not work)