Chocolate-Banana Snack Cake

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°.

Spoon applesauce onto several layers of heavy-duty paper towels; spread to ½-inch thickness.

Cover with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes.

Scrape applesauce into a bowl using a rubber spatula.

Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

Add applesauce and banana, beating until blended.

Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

Beat in coffee and vanilla.

Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.

Combine flour and remaining ingredients except powdered sugar, stirring well with a whisk.

Add flour mixture to egg mixture; stir just until combined.

Scrape batter into an 8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper, spreading evenly.

Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Cool in pan on rack.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.