Cozy Apple Cocoa Bake
A delightful oven-baked dish combining baked apples and rich cocoa, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
Ingredients
Fruits
- 4 medium Apples Peeled, cored, and sliced (mix of tart and sweet apples like Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Unsweetened, high-quality
- 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar To balance tartness of apples
- 1 cup Flour All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder For leavening
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt To enhance flavors
- 1/2 cup Butter Melted, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon For flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine sliced apples with 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Toss until well coated and set aside for 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until blended.
- Melt the butter and let it cool slightly. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and mix until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold the apple mixture into the batter.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat before serving.