Cocoa Apple Cake

Servings: 10 Difficulty: Intermediate
A moist, spiced chocolate cake layered with grated apples and nuts
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This Cocoa Apple Cake is a comforting, moist dessert that blends the rich depth of chocolate with the fresh sweetness of apples. The batter is infused with warm spices like cinnamon and allspice, creating a complex flavor profile that feels both rustic and indulgent. Grated apples keep the crumb tender, while chopped nuts and chocolate pieces add delightful texture in every bite. It’s an excellent choice for autumn gatherings, holiday brunches, or as a special treat with afternoon coffee. Simple to prepare using pantry staples, this cake delivers a homemade charm that is sure to please both kids and adults alike.

Cocoa Apple Cake

Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 Calories: 6432.1

Description

This Cocoa Apple Cake is a comforting, moist dessert that blends the rich depth of chocolate with the fresh sweetness of apples. The batter is infused with warm spices like cinnamon and allspice, creating a complex flavor profile that feels both rustic and indulgent. Grated apples keep the crumb tender, while chopped nuts and chocolate pieces add delightful texture in every bite. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for autumn gatherings, holiday brunches, or as a special treat with afternoon coffee. Simple to prepare using pantry staples, this cake delivers a homemade charm that is sure to please both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325ðF (165ðC). Grease and flour a 10-inch loose-bottom tube pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, margarine, and water until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, cinnamon, and allspice.
  4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix well until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the chopped nuts, chocolate pieces, grated apples, and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
  6. Spoon the batter into the prepared tube pan.
  7. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10


Amount Per Serving
Calories 6432.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 443.9g683%
Saturated Fat 136.1g681%
Cholesterol 730.6mg244%
Sodium 2767.6mg116%
Total Carbohydrate 619.1g207%
Dietary Fiber 41.8g168%
Sugars 554.2g
Protein 74.6g150%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: apple, cake, cocoa, chocolate, cinnamon, allspice, nuts, grated, baking, dessert, moist, spiced, homemade, autumn, fall, comfort food, easy, classic, sweet, treat
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