Chocolate Cake for Lovers
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
For the Ganache:
- 1 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh berries, edible flowers, or powdered sugar
Calories: Approximately 300 kcal per romantic serving.
Baking Steps:
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease and flour two heart-shaped cake pans.
Step 2: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 3: Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Step 4: Gradually stir in the hot coffee, blending until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
Step 5: Pour the romantic chocolate batter evenly into the heart-shaped pans.
Step 6: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 7: Allow the cakes to cool in the heart-shaped pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Ganache:
Step 8: In a heatproof bowl, combine chopped dark chocolate, heavy cream, and butter. Melt the mixture over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
Step 9: Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread the ganache over the top and sides of the heart-shaped cakes.
Optional Garnish:
Step 10: Decorate with fresh berries, edible flowers, or a dusting of powdered sugar for an extra romantic touch.
Celebrate love with each indulgent bite of this Romantic Chocolate Cake for Lovers.
How to cook Chocolate Cake for Lovers:
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