Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour an 8″ square baking dish.

 

 

Mix together butter, sugar, applesauce, eggs and vanilla.

 

 

Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda in medium bowl. Add to applesauce mixture; stir to combine. Stir in pecans.

 

 

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Slice into squares.