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Hidden Heart Chocolate Loaf Cake

Hidden Heart Chocolate Loaf Cake

Indulge in the magical Hidden Heart Chocolate Loaf Cake, a delightful dessert with a secret heart of chocolate that will impress your guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups Dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed. Gently fold in chocolate chips.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Create wells for the hidden heart filling using extra chocolate chips or melted chocolate. Cover with remaining batter and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly gooey in the center.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 18g

Notes

For a nutty twist, consider using almond extract instead of vanilla, or substitute some flour with whole wheat flour for added texture. Feel free to add nuts for extra flavor and crunch.

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