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Hidden Heart Chocolate Loaf Cake

Hidden Heart Chocolate Loaf Cake

Delight your taste buds with the Hidden Heart Chocolate Loaf Cake, featuring a rich chocolate center that will impress anyone.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.5 cups whole milk
  • 4 oz dark chocolate, melted (for filling)

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan with nonstick spray or butter.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Stir in the melted butter and milk until smooth.
  4. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients and fold in melted dark chocolate for the hidden heart.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Create a well in the center and pour in additional melted dark chocolate before covering with the remaining batter.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean (excluding the molten center). Allow cooling slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 5gFat: 16g

Notes

Consider adding espresso powder for enhanced chocolate flavor or using almond flour for a gluten-free version.

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