Chocolate and apple triangles

Chocolate and Apple Triangle Recipe

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 25 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Number of servings: 12 triangles

Ingredients:
- 200 g butter (at room temperature)
- 150 g powdered sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 200 g flour
- 50 g cocoa powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- 4 apples (preferably tart varieties like Granny Smith)
- 100 g dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa)
- 50 g nuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional for extra flavor)

Instructions:

1. Preparing the butter: Start by placing the softened butter in a large bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat it at medium speed until it becomes fluffy and light in color, about 3-4 minutes. This step is crucial as the air incorporated into the butter will give your triangles a light and fluffy texture.

2. Adding the sugars: Sift the powdered sugar and vanilla sugar over the fluffy butter. Continue mixing at medium speed until the sugar is fully incorporated, achieving a homogeneous mixture.

3. Incorporating the eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is well incorporated before adding the next. This step helps stabilize the mixture and prevents the ingredients from separating.

4. Mixing the flour and cocoa: In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Sifting these dry ingredients together will prevent lumps in the batter. Add the flour mixture to the butter and egg mixture and gently fold with a spatula until it becomes a homogeneous composition. Avoid overmixing to maintain the fluffy texture of the batter.

5. Preparing the apples: Peel the apples and cut them into small cubes. If desired, you can add cinnamon to enhance the flavor. You can also add chopped nuts for extra crunch.

6. Incorporating the apples: Add the apple cubes and nuts to the chocolate batter. Gently fold with a spatula to distribute them evenly.

7. Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and pour the batter into the tray, leveling it with a spatula. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

8. Cooling: Once the triangles are baked, let them cool in the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving suggestions: Cut the cake into triangles and serve them with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of cream for a delicious contrast. These chocolate and apple triangles are perfect as a quick dessert for a dinner with friends or as a sweet snack with coffee.

Possible variations: You can experiment with different types of apples, such as sweet or tart ones, to achieve a distinct flavor. You can also add spices like nutmeg or ginger to further customize the recipe.

These chocolate and apple triangles are not only easy to make but also incredibly delicious, being a true treat for dessert lovers. Don’t hesitate to try them and enjoy the perfect combination of intense chocolate and juicy apples!