Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F. Butter and flour a 9-inch springform pan.

Step 2

In the bowl of a mixer, beat the eggs and sugar for 10 minutes. In the meantime, mix the flour and the baking powder in a small bowl.

Step 3

Lower the speed of the mixer, beat in the butter and apple sauce until blended. Blend in the flour mixture and poppy seeds.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only crumbs. Let the cake cool completely.

Step 5

For the chocolate ganache, put the chocolate in a heatproof bowl. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the cream and salt just to a boil. Immediately pour over the chocolate. Wait for 1 minute, then stir until the chocolate melts and the mixture is smooth. Let cool to room temperature and spread over the cake.