Hidden Heart Chocolate Loaf Cake
A delightful chocolate loaf cake with a surprise pink heart hidden in the center, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups cocoa powder Use good quality cocoa for best flavor.
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Use fresh butter for best results.
- 1 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs Use room temperature eggs.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cups buttermilk Substitute with milk and vinegar if needed.
- 1 tsp pink food coloring Adjust amount for desired color.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Mixing Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk until just combined.
Creating the Heart
- Set aside a portion of the batter and mix in pink food coloring.
- Pour half of the chocolate batter into the loaf pan, then spoon the pink batter in the center to create the heart shape.
- Cover with the remaining chocolate batter.
Baking
- Bake for about 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before removing from the pan.
Notes
Store the loaf at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, freeze individual slices for up to one month.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25g
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