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Hidden Heart Chocolate Loaf Cake

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Discover the delight of this Hidden Heart Chocolate Loaf Cake, featuring a rich chocolate exterior and a surprise heart-shaped vanilla center, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the heart-shaped center:
    • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
    • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. Prepare the heart-shaped center by creaming together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and mix well. Gradually add flour until a dough forms.
  3. Roll out the dough on parchment paper to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out multiple hearts. Place the hearts on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until firm. Let cool.
  4. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. In a large bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until creamy. Add melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla extract and mix well.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until combined.
  7. Pour half of the chocolate batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Arrange the baked hearts evenly over the batter in a single layer.
  9. Carefully pour the remaining chocolate batter over the hearts, covering them completely.
  10. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

For an extra indulgent touch, serve slices with a drizzle of warm raspberry sauce or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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