Here’s a moist and flavorful Apple and Cocoa Cake recipe — combines the sweetness of apples with a rich chocolatey cocoa flavor. Perfect for dessert or afternoon tea.
Apple and Cocoa Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and chopped or grated
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round or square baking pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in apples
- Gently fold in chopped or grated apples (and nuts, if using).
6. Bake
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool and serve
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate glaze if desired.
Tips
- Grated apples add more moisture, chopped apples give more texture.
- For extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon cinnamon or a pinch of nutmeg to the dry ingredients.
- This cake keeps well for 2–3 days at room temperature in an airtight container.
I can also give a one-bowl, quick-mix apple cocoa cake version that’s perfect for beginners and super easy to make.
Do you want that version?
