Chocolate Applesauce Cake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. soda
2 to 3 Tbsp. cocoa
1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. Crisco or other shortening
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. applesauce
3 Tbsp. granulated sugar (optional)
1 c. chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Sift flour, salt, soda and cocoa; set aside.
Cream together 1 1/2 cups sugar and Crisco. Add eggs, vanilla and applesauce.
Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and pour into greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
Top with 3 tablespoons sugar (optional), chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until pick comes out clean.