Chocolate Topped Apple Cake Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Chocolate Topped Apple Cake! The slightly crispy, chocolate chip studded topping is pure heaven! Perfect as a decadent dessert, a satisfying snack cake, or a delightful coffee cake. This recipe is easily adaptable – use mini or regular chocolate chips (minis offer better coverage!). For the ultimate flavor experience, let it sit overnight to allow the flavors to meld and deepen. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 273.8 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Chocolate Topped Apple Cake

  • Sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Milk
  • 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
  • Miniature Chocolate Chip
  • Nuts

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How to Make Chocolate Topped Apple Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine the apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  7. Gently fold the apples into the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  9. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, chocolate chips, and melted butter for the topping. Sprinkle evenly over the batter.
  10. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before serving. For best results, let it sit overnight.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

108g

Fat

24g

Carbs

14g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Chocolate Topped Apple Cake?

Chocolate Topped Apple Cake takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Chocolate Topped Apple Cake?

Chocolate Topped Apple Cake has approximately 273.8 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Chocolate Topped Apple Cake?

The key ingredients for Chocolate Topped Apple Cake are Sugar, Brown Sugar, Butter, Eggs, Flour, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.

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