Chocolate Apple Cake

This old fashioned chocolate apple cake recipe is a game-changer, blending the sweetness of apples with the rich decadence of chocolate. You’re going to love this unique, dense dessert that will have everyone asking for the recipe.

2 cups all-purpose flour, unbleached
1½ cups Monk Fruit Sweetener with Erythritol (Granular)
1 tsp. baking soda
¼ cup cocoa
1 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground nutmeg
¼ tsp. ground allspice
2 large eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
3 cups apples, diced, divided
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Preheat an oven to 350°F (180°C/160°C fan, Gas Mark 4). Grease a 9x13x2" pan with butter.

Sift together into a large bowl the flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice.

To the flour mixture beat in the eggs, oil and 1 cup of the apples. Beat for 3 minutes on medium speed.

Stir in the remaining apples and nuts. Pour into the baking pan.

Bake for 40-50 minutes in a preheated oven. It is done when a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean.

Makes 18 servings.

Cook's Notes:

Expert Tip: Beating the batter for a full 3 minutes allows the ingredients to fully incorporate and you’ll see the colour change as you mix. This may sound like a lot of time, but it’s important for the best results. So, use a timer to ensure you beat the batter for 3 whole minutes.
Refrigerate: Once your old-fashioned chocolate apple cake has cooled, store it in the fridge in an airtightly sealed container. It will keep well for up to 5 days.
Reheat Instructions: To reheat, place a slice of the cake in the microwave for about 20 seconds. Be careful not to overheat as it can make the cake dry.
Freeze: Unfortunately, this cake doesn’t freeze well due to the moist apple pieces in it. They can become mushy and alter the texture of the cake when thawed.

Variations:

Nut-Free: If you’re allergic to nuts or simply don’t like them, feel free to omit the nuts from the recipe without any other changes.
Chocolate Chips: If you’re a chocolate lover, feel free to add a cup of chocolate chips to the batter for an extra chocolatey treat.
Spices: Feel free to experiment with the spices in this recipe. Try adding a bit of cardamom or clove for a unique flavour twist.