Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons non-hydrogenated vegan margarine
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree or pumpkin pie filling
3/4 cup applesauce
1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Microwave the margarine* in a small bowl until melted. Let cool . Mix margarine and sugar in a large bowl. Add applesauce and mix. Beat in the vanilla extract and pumpkin. Add flour mixture to the large bowl and mix. Stir in chocolate chips if using. Grease a 8x8-inch pan with cooking spray and pour in batter. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted and removed clean.
