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Criminy, I almost missed Chocolate Friday. Again. I've been so busy with work and trying to get ready for Thanksgiving, I haven't had much time to think. Here's a recipe I'm going to try this next week for my guests. A friend brought this cake to a party many years ago, and after I nagged her for months, she finally shared the recipe with me. I don't have pics yet, will add after T-Day.
Update: Pictures added, and ... ummm... cake mostly eaten, must make another for T-Day guests. (sheepish grin)
Cocoa Apple Cake
A. Cream together until fluffy
3 eggs
1/2 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 sticks margarine
B. Sift together, then add to creamed mixture
2 1/2 cups flour
2 tbsp cocoa
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp allspice
C. Fold into other ingredients
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cupt semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups grated apples (about 4 med size)
1 tbsp vanilla
Spoon mixture into greased, floured cake pan or bundt pan.
Bake 60-70 minutes at 325° (or until toothpick pulls out dry and clean). Serves 12.











I have made this cake for years and everyone loves it! They always comment on how moist it is. I usually serve it with slightly sweetened whipped cream or a really high quality vanilla ice cream. One of the best things about it is how good the leftovers are for breakfast! My college-age daughter asks me to make it when she comes home.
Posted by: mom of 2 | November 25, 2009 at 11:10 AM
What is up with this recipe! This was always my birthday request growing up. My mom made it and it was delicious.It is the best cake ever. I thought it was relegated to childhood memories, but thank you internet!
Posted by: Christine King | October 23, 2009 at 01:45 PM
I love this cake! My mom made it often while I was growing up, and I make it often now. People always want the recipe. It's just such a good, moist, not-too-sweet cake.
Posted by: Lisa | November 10, 2008 at 06:37 PM
I love this cake and since moving, I haven't been able to find my cookbooks or recipe boxes yet. It is great to have it again. Hint- take your piece, place it on a dish and microwave it for about 15 seconds. It will be warm, moist, and the chips melt-awesome. So- it is great to freeze, also.
Posted by: Dana Huffman | November 21, 2006 at 12:12 AM
So glad I found this recipie! My Nana used to make this cake for many special occasions, I watched and helped her bake this one many times. Some times she'd get on a roll with other cake, but I always would request this one. She followed the recipe off the c&h sugar package. Since she passed away 3 years ago, just before her 100th birthday, no one seemd to have the recipie. I can't wait to bake this cake, it just reminds me of my Nana
Posted by: mary warde | May 18, 2006 at 09:43 PM
This cocoa, apple cake, sounds interesting. I will copy the recipe and make it sometime.
Posted by: keewee | November 19, 2005 at 08:38 AM