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