Description
A delicious heart-shaped chocolate cake perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a heart-shaped baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl until liquid.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter with both sugars until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once completely cooled, use a heart-shaped cutter to cut out shapes.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- Can be decorated with frosting or served with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg