Description
Discover the Sweet Surprise Inside This Delightful Treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup heart-shaped candies (for the hidden center)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Place the heart-shaped candies in the center of the batter.
- Cover the candies with the remaining batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the heart-shaped candies are placed in the center to create the hidden heart effect.
- For a richer flavor, consider using dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- This cake can be served with whipped cream or ice cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg