Good-Cooking - Chocolate Applesauce Jar Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 (4 ounce) stick plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 3 cups flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans