Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened1-1/2 cups sugar2 large eggs2 cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 cups unsweetened applesauceTOPPING:1 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped pecans2 tablespoons sugar
Preparation
In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture alternately with applesauce. Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.