Chocolate Apple Cake
A moist and rich chocolate cake infused with shredded apples, offering a delightful blend of cocoa and fruit flavors.
Ingredients
- 260 g all-purpose flour
- 75 g unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 300 g granulated white sugar
- 113 g unsalted butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
- 240 ml buttermilk, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 270 g peeled, cored, and shredded apples (about 2 large apples)
- 125 g semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (180°C). Place the oven rack in the center position.
- Prepare the Baking Pan: Grease a 9 x 13 x 2-inch (23 x 33 x 5 cm) baking pan with butter or non-stick spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir or whisk until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Add Apples and Chocolate Chips:Fold in the shredded apples and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Bake the Cake:Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake:Remove the cake from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool.While the cake can be served the same day, its flavor and texture improve when stored overnight.
Notes
For added indulgence, serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle with chocolate sauce or dust with powdered sugar before serving.