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Heart Cake Obsession

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Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Heart-shaped chocolate cake, Valentine's dessert
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 745kcal

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
  • 1¾ cups 220g all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup 75g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup 240ml whole milk
  • ½ cup 120ml vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 240ml boiling water

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1 cup 240ml heavy cream
  • 8 ounces 225g semi-sweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter optional, for added shine

Instructions

  • Prepare the Pans
  • Mix Dry Ingredients
  • Add Wet Ingredients
  • Incorporate Boiling Water
  • Bake the Cakes
  • Cool the Cakes
  • Assemble the Heart Shape
  • Prepare the Ganache
  • Frost the Cake
  • Decorate

Notes

Nutrition Information (per serving):
  • Calories: 745
  • Total Fat: 48g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 167mg
  • Sodium: 69mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 69g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 52g
  • Protein: 15g