Description
This heart-shaped chocolate cake is a delightful and rich dessert that perfectly combines love and flavor, making it an ideal choice for anniversaries, birthdays, or any special occasion. With its moist texture and deep chocolate flavor, this cake not only looks stunning but also tastes irresistible. Follow this simple recipe to create a memorable treat that will leave your loved ones asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (220g)
- ¾ cup cocoa powder (65g)
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (300g)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup milk (240ml), at room temperature
- ½ cup melted butter (113g)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two heart-shaped baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt until well combined.
- Add eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg