Traditional Cakes

Chocolate Apple Cake with Cinnamon and Walnuts

120 min.
Difficult
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Ingredients:

For the cake:

  • Apples – 1 kg
  • Plain flour – 3 cups
  • Large eggs – 3
  • Sugar – 2 cups
  • Vegetable oil – 1.1 cups
  • Gellwe Baking Soda – 2 tsp
  • Gellwe Cocoa Powder – 2 tbsp
  • Ground cinnamon – 2 level tsp
  • Shelled walnuts – 1 cup
  • Raisins – 1 cup

A rich, moist chocolate apple cake packed with juicy apple pieces, crunchy walnuts and sweet raisins. Flavoured with cocoa and warming cinnamon, this delicious homemade bake combines the comforting taste of traditional Polish apple cake with a deep chocolate flavour. Perfect for autumn afternoons, family gatherings or enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee.

Preparation instructions:

  • 1.

    Wash and peel the apples, then cut them into small cubes approximately 5 mm in size.

  • 2.

    Beat the eggs thoroughly with the sugar until light and creamy. Gradually pour in the oil, beating continuously. Add the flour, Gellwe Baking Soda, Gellwe Cocoa Powder and cinnamon. Mix thoroughly until combined.

  • 3.

    Add the chopped walnuts, raisins and diced apples. Mix well, then transfer the batter to a shallow baking tin greased with butter and dusted with breadcrumbs.

  • 4.

    Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for approximately 1 hour. Once baked, switch off the oven, open the door and leave the cake inside the warm oven for at least 30–40 minutes.

  • 5.

    Enjoy!

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