Ingredients

• ¼ cup flour
• 3 tbsp Dutch process cocoa
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• 3 tbsp buttermilk
• 3 tbsp applesauce
• 4½ tsp canola oil
• 1 tsp espresso powder
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 oz dark chocolate, chopped
• 5 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp honey
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare Pan: Line a 6-inch cake pan with parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray and dust with flour. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda
2. Mix Batter: In a large bowl, vigorously whisk egg and sugar until light and fluffy. Gently fold in dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk, applesauce, and oil. Stir in chopped chocolate
3. Bake Cake: Place in air fryer and bake at 320°F / 160°C for 25 minutes. Test center with toothpick - it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs
4. Prepare Frosting: In a small saucepan, cook butter over medium heat until golden brown and nutty smelling. Let cool 10 minutes. Beat with honey, a splash of vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth
5. Decorate: Once cake is completely cool, spread with brown butter frosting. Optional: sprinkle extra chocolate shavings on top

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