Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup molasses
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder for glaze
  • 2-4 tbsp milk or heavy cream for glaze
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract for glaze

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour the bundt pan to prevent sticking.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce, melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and molasses.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan.
  7. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust the consistency with extra milk if necessary.
  10. Pour the glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.