Total time: 37 min • Prep: 12 min • Cook: 25 min • Serves: 8 • Difficulty: Easy

Our cake is so rich and chocolatey, no one will ever guess the secret to its fudgy, moist texture is applesauce. Here, we used the unsweetened variety to prevent it from being overly sweet. Bring it to your next picnic or potluck in its baking dish and tote the whipped topping along to dollop on each slice right before serving. Top with additional garnishes like fresh sliced strawberries or raspberries for added sweetness and color. Or, lightly dust each serving with cocoa powder or confectioner’s sugar. Store leftovers in a cool place since this cake is best served slightly warm or at room temperature.