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Hidden Heart Chocolate Loaf Cake

Hidden Heart Chocolate Loaf Cake

Enjoy the delightful surprise of a gooey chocolate center in this Hidden Heart Chocolate Loaf Cake, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 270
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.75 cups whole milk
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy; add milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  4. Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients; stir until just mixed.
  5. Fold in half of the chocolate chips for the hidden heart effect.
  6. Pour half the batter into the prepared pan; sprinkle with reserved chocolate chips and cover with remaining batter.
  7. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean (except where the gooey heart is).
  8. Let cool before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4gFat: 13g

Notes

You can customize your cake by swapping chocolate types or adding flavors like orange zest for a twist.

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