Chocolate Marshmallow Cake
1/2 cup butter 2 ounces semi-sweet or unsweetened chocolate 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 package (10 1/2 ounces) miniature marshmallows, divided
Glaze: 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons milk 2 tablespoons butter 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
In a microwave or double boiler, melt butter and chocolate; cool for 10 minutes. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a mixing bowl beat eggs, sugar, applesauce and vanilla. Stir in chocolate mixture. Add dry ingredients; mix well. Pour into a greased 13-inch x 9-inch x 2-inch pan. Bake at 350°F for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Set aside 1/2 cup marshmallows for glaze. Sprinkle remaining marshmallows over cake. Return to oven for 2 minutes or until marshmallows are softened. In a saucepan, combine sugar, milk and butter. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips and reserved marshmallows until melted. Quickly drizzle over the cake (glaze will harden as it cools).
Yield: 12-16 servings