Apple and Chocolate Cake

Name: Apple and Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Type 00 flour 2 cups; Sugar 1 cup; Eggs (about 3) at room temperature 5.8 oz; Butter 8 ½ tbsp; Baking powder 1 ½ tsp; Fine salt 1 pinch; Golden delicious apples (to peel) 2.2 lbs; Orange juice 3 tbsp; Sugar 2 ½ tbsp; Dark chocolate 3.5 oz; Powdered sugar to taste

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Vegetarian

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Serving: 8
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Imagine a slice of apple chocolate cake fresh from the oven—really, there's nothing like it. This dessert is the heart of Italian home baking. And sweet, juicy apples blend with a rich, velvety chocolate base. And you know what? Each bite's a surprise. The dark chocolate melts into a gooey center—making every mouthful a true indulgence. It's rooted in Italian tradition, where fruit and chocolate come together beautifully. Inspired by classics like torta pere e cioccolato, but here, apples steal the spotlight. No question, this chocolate apple cake is a favorite for breakfast or an afternoon treat. Seriously good.

The way it smells while baking? Almost as good as tasting it. Your kitchen fills with a warm, inviting aroma. In Italy, apple cakes vary a lot. Families add their own twist, like using different apple varieties or a touch of cinnamon for extra warmth. This apple and chocolate cake recipe shows how simple ingredients can create something really special. And look, the chocolate turns into a smooth, melty filling, ensuring every bite is moist and satisfying. A sprinkle of powdered sugar can add elegance, but honestly, the cake stands proudly on its own, showing off its rich flavors. It is really, really good.

Whether it’s a quick breakfast or a sweet ending to dinner, this cake fits the bill perfectly. Italian-style baking is all about transforming basic ingredients—apples, chocolate, and a few eggs—into something you'll crave again and again. And here's the thing, when it comes to apple dessert recipes, this classic Italian treat is sure to make you feel pampered. Especially with that warm, chocolatey center waiting inside. For sure, each slice reminds you of the simple joys of traditional baking, where every bite feels like a little celebration of flavors. Pretty simple, right? Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

for a 9-inch diameter pan: Type 00 flour 2 cups (250 g); Sugar 1 cup (200 g); Eggs 5.8 oz (165 g) - (about 3) at room temperature; Butter 8 ½ tbsp (120 g); Baking powder 1 ½ tsp (8 g); Fine salt 1 pinch

for filling and decorating: Golden delicious apples 2.2 lbs (1 kg) - (to peel); Orange juice 3 tbsp (45 g); Sugar 2 ½ tbsp (30 g); Dark chocolate 3.5 oz (100 g)

for dusting: Powdered sugar to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Apple and Chocolate Cake

To prepare the apple and chocolate cake, first tackle the apples. Cut them into wedges 1, remove the core 2, and peel them 3.

Now cut the apples into half-inch slices 4, to obtain 1.5 lbs. Divide the apples into two different bowls, putting about 30 slices in one for decoration and the remaining ones in the other 5. Pour the orange juice into both bowls 6.

Stir them to prevent oxidation 7 and set them aside. Coarsely chop the dark chocolate 8, melt the butter, and let it cool down. In a bowl, add the eggs and sugar 9.

Beat with an electric whisk until you get a light and frothy mixture 10. Add the cooled melted butter 11 and work until fully absorbed. Also add the all-purpose flour 12.

Add the baking powder 13 and mix with the whisk on low speed until well incorporated 14. Finally, add the salt and mix again 15.

Add the apples to the batter (still keeping aside the 30 slices for decoration) and mix with a spatula, trying not to break them 16. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and pour half of the batter into it 17. Level with a spoon and place the chopped chocolate on top 18.

Pour the remaining batter over 19, level again with the spoon 20, and decorate with the reserved apple slices, arranging them in a radial pattern 21.

Sprinkle with the 1 oz of granulated sugar 22 and bake in a preheated static oven at 355°F for 70 minutes. Always do the toothpick test before removing the cake from the oven 23. Then let it cool before removing it from the mold 24 and dust the cake with powdered sugar before serving it.