Description
Indulge in the delectable Ganache Covered Cake Hearts, a delightful dessert that combines a moist chocolate cake with a rich, glossy ganache coating. Perfect for romantic occasions or celebrations, these heart-shaped treats are not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor. Each bite melts in your mouth, providing a luxurious experience that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two heart-shaped cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and eggs until smooth. Gradually mix in milk until well combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the ganache: heat heavy cream until simmering, then stir in chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
- Once cooled, stack heart cakes with ganache in between and pour remaining ganache on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart-shaped piece (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg