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Apple Chocolate Chip Cake Recipe

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This Apple Chocolate Chip Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert combining tender chunks of apple with rich semisweet chocolate chips, spiced subtly with cinnamon. It’s an easy-to-make baked treat perfect for cozy gatherings or a delightful afternoon snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 4 cups peeled, chopped apples (2–4 apples depending on size)
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (canola or similar, plus extra for greasing pan)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

Add-ins

  • 10 ounces (1½ cups) semisweet chocolate chips (about ⅓ cup less than a full 12-ounce package)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13×9-inch baking pan with oil or butter and set it aside.
  2. Combine Apples and Sugar: In a large bowl, mix the peeled and chopped apple chunks with the granulated sugar. Allow this mixture to stand for 15 minutes so the apples can absorb the sugar and develop flavor.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: After the 15-minute rest, lightly beat the eggs in a small bowl. Add the eggs and vegetable oil to the apple and sugar mixture, stirring to combine thoroughly.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet apple mixture in three additions, mixing well after each addition. The batter will become stiff as you combine all ingredients.
  6. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips gently to distribute them evenly within the batter.
  7. Transfer to Pan: Spoon the thick batter into the greased baking pan and even it out with a spatula or the back of a spoon to create a smooth surface.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into pieces and serving.

Notes

  • The sugar resting time with apples helps to enhance the apple flavor and moisture in the cake.
  • Using peeled apples prevents the cake texture from becoming too coarse; choose sweet-tart varieties like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for balanced flavor.
  • Ensure the batter is mixed thoroughly, but avoid overmixing to prevent a dense cake.
  • The cake can be stored covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Feel free to replace vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer taste.

Keywords: apple cake, chocolate chip cake, cinnamon cake, fall dessert, easy baked cake

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