Nitrate & Nitrite Free Chocolate Cake

Total time1 hr 40 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

4.5

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cake

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups granulated sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp white vinegar
1 cup hot water

For the frosting

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp salt

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper, and grease the parchment.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.

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