Description
A deliciously deceptive dessert recipe that reveals a hidden heart inside a rich chocolate loaf cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 red velvet cake batter (for the hidden heart)
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 and dry ingredients, then stir in the boiling water until smooth.
- Pour half of the chocolate batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Drop spoonfuls of the red velvet cake batter in the center of the chocolate batter.
- Cover the red velvet batter with the remaining chocolate 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.
Notes
- Ensure the red velvet batter is thick enough to hold its shape.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Serve 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: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Hidden Heart Chocolate Loaf Cake, Chocolate Cake, Dessert Recipe