Ingredients
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- 1 cup chopped fresh apples
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Melt butter and combine with sugar and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Stir in cocoa powder, flour, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
- Fold in chopped apples and walnuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor balance.
- Adding walnuts adds crunch but is optional.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg