Heart-Shaped Petit Chocolate Cakes For Valentine’s Day

Chocolate has been associated with love and romance since ancient times. It contains phenylethylamine, a natural compound that stimulates the release of endorphins, the ‘feel-good’ hormones.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 65 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Heart-Shaped Petit Chocolate Cakes For Valentine’s Day

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Dark Chocolate
• 100 gram Butter
• 100 gram Sugar
• 2 unit Eggs
• 80 gram All-Purpose Flour
• 20 gram Cocoa Powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 100 gram Raspberries
• 20 gram Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease the heart-shaped molds.
2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until well combined.
4. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring constantly.
5. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix until just combined.
6. Stir in the vanilla extract.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the heart-shaped molds.
8. Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs.
9. Allow the cakes to cool in the molds for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with fresh raspberries.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.