Hidden Heart Chocolate Loaf Cake
Hidden Heart Chocolate Loaf Cake is a decadent dessert that combines a rich chocolate exterior with a delightful molten chocolate center. Each slice reveals a gooey surprise, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying during cozy evenings at home. This cake is not just about taste; it’s an experience that transforms any occasion into a celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy; add milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir until just mixed.
- Fold in half of the chocolate chips for the hidden heart effect.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle with reserved chocolate chips and cover with remaining batter.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean (except where the gooey heart is).
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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