This Decadent Apple-Cherry Cocoa Bake elevates humble pantry ingredients—fresh apples, rich cocoa, tart frozen cherries, and simple eggs—into a luscious, chocolate-tinged fruit cake that is moist, tender, and bursting with comforting autumnal flavors. By combining thinly sliced apples with a lightly sweetened cocoa batter studded with vibrant cherries, then baking until set and lightly fudgy, you’ll achieve a dessert that marries fruity brightness with deep chocolate notes. Perfect for dessert, afternoon tea, or a breakfast treat, this recipe is remarkably forgiving and versatile, making it an ideal project for both novice and seasoned bakers.
Cooking Time
Preparation: 20 minutes
Baking: 30 minutes
Cooling & Slicing: 15 minutes
Total Active Time: Approximately 20 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 1 hour
Ingredients
Fruit Component:
3 fresh apples (about 500 g total), peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
¼ cup (60 g) frozen cherries, thawed and patted dry
Batter Base:
4 large eggs, at room temperature
½ cup (125 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar (adjustable to taste)
1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (120 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
⅓ cup (75 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Optional Finish:
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving
Step-by-Step Cooking Directions
Continued on the next page
Making butter at home
How To Make Broiled Lobster Tails
Unlock a Pearl White Smile in Just 1 Minute: The Banana Peel Miracle
Shakira storms off stage after seemingly scolding fans for filming up her dress at Miami nightclub
Purslane: The Superfood with Many Health Benefits
Natural recipe to improve vitiligo with herbs
Best Mother’s Crack Cake
Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge
“Tαke Your Wokeness With You”: Cαndαce Owens Throws Liα Thomαs Out Of The View Set – S