Description
Indulge in the rich and fudgy delight of a Heart Brownie Cake, perfect for celebrating special occasions or impressing your loved ones with a sweet treat. This decadent cake combines the richness of chocolate with a tender, moist crumb, making it a delightful dessert for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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For the Brownie Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For Decorating (Optional):
- powdered sugar or frosting
- sprinkles or berries
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla, mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in chocolate chips. Pour batter into pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool and Decorate: Let the cake cool, then dust with powdered sugar, frost, and decorate with sprinkles or berries.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips or add ganache on top.
- You can cut the cake into heart shapes if not using a heart pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
