Baked Chocolate Charlotte with Apples and Cocoa: Recipe + 9 Step-by-Step Photos

This incredibly porous, tender, and fluffy pie, made with a sponge dough base and cocoa powder, boasts a rich color and chocolate flavor. Apple pieces added to the dough add a touch of juiciness.

Nutritional value per serving

182.5 kcal

Proteins: 4.25 g
Fats: 7.12 g
Carbohydrates: 26.65 g

*Nutritional value is calculated per 100g of ingredients

Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Time in the kitchen: 20 min
Complexity:

A simple recipe.
Number of servings: 8

Apple charlotte is easily one of the simplest homemade baked goods. And autumn is the perfect time of year for it, as aromatic apples ripen during this period. I recommend using fruits with a pronounced tartness, as this creates a perfect harmony of flavors.

Today I'll share with you an easy and accessible recipe for chocolate apple charlotte. The finished pie is incredibly airy and fluffy, and its aroma instantly wafts throughout the kitchen. Want to make this dessert at home? Then gather your ingredients and get started with me!

Recipe with step-by-step photos

Ingredients

Servings

Egg C1

5 pcs
Sugar

200 G
Flour

130 G
Cocoa

30 G
Apple

4 pcs

Preparation

Step 1

Wash and core the apples. Cut into thin slices.

Step 2

Crack the eggs into the bowl of a food processor. Add the sugar and beat until fluffy, about 5 minutes. You can use a mixer instead of a food processor.

Step 3

Sift the cocoa and flour through a sieve. This is important to ensure the finished cake is lump-free. Gently mix everything with a spatula.

Step 4

Prepare the baking pan. Grease it with butter, then line both the bottom and sides with parchment paper. This will help the finished pie come out of the pan more easily.

Step 5

Pour the dough into the pan and smooth it out.

Step 6

Place the apples on top of the dough, pressing them in slightly.

Step 7

Place the charlotte in a preheated oven at 180 degrees and cook for 55 minutes.

Step 8

Cover the pie with foil for 30 minutes of baking so that the bottom browns and the top does not burn.

Step 9

Remove the apple pie from the oven. Cool it to room temperature, remove from the pan, and decorate as desired.

Similar video recipe: Charlotte with cocoa and apples

To properly prepare an apple pie with cocoa powder, you need to know the proper proportions of each ingredient, as well as how to bake the charlotte in the oven. You can find the answers to these questions in this video from the author of the "Marina Super Food" channel.

Thanks to the detailed video instructions, anyone can recreate this dessert in their own kitchen. Just follow all the preparation steps precisely, and you'll be sure to get a wonderful result!

Adviсe

A spoonful of vanilla sugar added to the charlotte dough will give it an incredibly aromatic flavor. You can also use other ingredients instead of vanilla, such as lemon zest, cinnamon, coconut flakes, cloves, or cardamom. It all depends on the desired aroma of the finished pie.
The secret to a fluffy charlotte is well-beaten eggs. However, if you're not confident making sponge cakes, you can add a little baking powder or baking soda, quenched with vinegar or lemon juice, to the dough.
To check if the charlotte is ready, I recommend using a wooden skewer or toothpick. Insert it into the pie and look at the stick. If it comes out clean, with no raw dough residue, the dessert is ready.
Apple pie must be baked only in a preheated oven, otherwise it may not rise during the cooking process.
Do not open the oven door during the first 30 minutes of baking. Otherwise, the sudden temperature change may cause the cake to settle and not rise again.
Charlotte can be prepared with chocolate pieces. To do this, add chopped chocolate, add it to the dough, and mix everything well. You can use either dark or milk chocolate.

This delicious, aromatic, and mouth-watering chocolate charlotte is sure to please all your guests. Enjoy making it using this recipe and share your successes with me in the comments. Enjoy!

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