• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a stand mixer, using the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add the applesauce, vanilla, pure maple syrup, and melted chocolate chips and mix again until combined.
• In a medium sized bowl add all the dry ingredients; almond flour through salt and whisk.
• Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the almond milk to the mixer bowl. Mix on low for a few seconds each time.
• Pour batter into a 13 x 9 inch cake pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Cook on the middle rack of the oven for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

• Cream butter in a stand mixer with the paddle attachment for a few minutes until light and fluffy.
• Add the powdered sugar one cup at a time mixing well after each addition.
• Add the vanilla, chocolate, and salt and continue to mix well. Frost the cake when it is completely cooled.
• Store with a lid or covered with foil in the refrigerator for up to four days.