Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1      c             Applesauce, natural sweet
   2      c             Granulated sugar
   4                    Eggs
   2      ts            Vanilla
   1      c             Flour
     2/3  c             Cocoa powder
     1/2  t             Baking powder
     1/2  t             Salt
   1 1/2  c             Crushed pecans
   1      c             Chocolate chips

Preparation:

In a large bowl, combine the applesauce and the sugar and blend well. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add the vanilla and beat well. Add the flour and the cocoa powder and beat well.Add the baking powder and the salt and beat. Stir in the nuts and the chocolate chips. Pour batter into a greased 13x9" baking pan and Bake at 350 F for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely before cutting.