Cocoa Apple Cake Recipe

Indulge in the decadent delight of our Cocoa Apple Cake! This irresistible recipe combines the rich depth of cocoa powder with the sweet tartness of apples and the delightful crunch of chocolate chips. A perfect blend of textures and flavors, this cake is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Easy to make and even easier to devour, this is the ultimate fall baking treat. Get ready for a symphony of taste sensations!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 493.3 kcal
Protein 13g
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Ingredients for Cocoa Apple Cake

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • Sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • Water
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Cocoa
  • Cinnamon
  • Allspice
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Nuts
  • 3 medium apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and diced
  • Vanilla

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How to Make Cocoa 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 extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Peel and dice the apples. Gently fold the apples and chocolate chips into the batter.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

160g

Fat

61g

Carbs

21g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Cocoa Apple Cake?

Cocoa Apple Cake takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Cocoa Apple Cake?

Cocoa Apple Cake has approximately 493.3 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 21 g carbohydrates and 38 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Cocoa Apple Cake?

The key ingredients for Cocoa Apple Cake are Butter, Sugar, Eggs, Water, Flour, Cocoa. See the full list with measurements above.

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