🍎 Grandma’s Apple Sheet Cake with Nutella and Chocolate Drizzle
There are certain recipes that instantly transport you back to childhood — the comforting smell of apples baking in the oven, the sound of laughter in the kitchen, and the sweet anticipation of dessert cooling on the counter. This Apple Sheet Cake with Nutella and Chocolate Drizzle is one of those treasures from my grandmother’s kitchen.
She used to bake it often, especially in the fall when apples were in abundance. The cake itself is soft and moist, filled with bits of grated apple that make every bite tender and flavorful. Once cooled, it’s covered with a creamy layer of Nutella and finished off with a delicate drizzle of melted chocolate — simple, but absolutely irresistible.
This cake doesn’t need any fancy decorations or frosting techniques. It’s the kind of dessert that brings smiles, whether served at a family gathering or as a treat with your morning coffee.
🍰 Ingredients for Apple sheet cake with Nutella and Chocolate drizzle:
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup vegetable or canola oil
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp baking soda
- ½ cup milk
- 3 cups apples, coarsely grated
- 1 cup raisins or / and chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup Nutella (for spreading)
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips + 2 Tbs Butter(melted for drizzle – semi-sweet or milk chocolate works best)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and lightly flour a large sheet pan, or use a Parchment paper (approximately 10×15 inches).
- In a large bowl, beat together powdered sugar, eggs, and vanilla – until smooth. Add oil.
- Add the dry ingredients: Mix in flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Pour in the milk and stir until well combined.
- Fold in the apples and, if desired, the raisins or / and nuts. The batter will be thick and full of texture.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared sheet pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely .
- Spread a generous layer of Nutella over the cooled cake.
- Melt chocolate chips and butter, drizzle it over the top for the perfect finishing touch.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for a cozy fall flavor.
- If you prefer a slightly tangy note, use tart apples like Granny Smith.
- Chopped hazelnuts make a perfect topping to echo the Nutella flavor.
❤️ Why you’ll love this sheet cake?
This cake is soft, fragrant, and full of homemade charm. The combination of apples and Nutella is simply heavenly — sweet, rich, and comforting. It’s the perfect example of how simple ingredients can create something truly special.
Every time I make this, I think of my grandma — her laughter, her patience, and her kitchen filled with the aroma of baked apples. Now, this recipe continues to bring joy to new generations.
Please check out my other Sheet Cake recipes or Chocolate Croissants for more sweet treats.
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ENJOY!
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