Heart Shaped Chocolate & Cherries & Cream Cake
Heart-shaped cakes have been a popular symbol of love and romance since the 19th century.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.
Heart Shaped Chocolate & Cherries & Cream Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a heart-shaped cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the whole milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
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Fold in the cherries.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
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Once the cake has cooled, spread the whipped cream over the top and sides.
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Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cake in a decorative pattern.
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Allow the chocolate to set for a few minutes, then garnish with whipped cream.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 25g39%
- Total Carbohydrate 55g19%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
