| 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened |
| 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour |
| 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa, preferably Dutch process |
| 1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
| 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract |
| 1 ounce semisweet chocolate, melted |
| 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce |