Description
This Heart Brownie Cake is a delightful, rich chocolate dessert perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or any time you want to impress with a homemade treat. Featuring a moist, fudgy texture and a beautiful heart shape, it combines the best elements of brownies and cake in one easy-to-make recipe.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a heart-shaped baking pan to ensure the brownie cake does not stick after baking.
- Melt Butter and Combine: In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Beat in the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until the batter is smooth with no lumps.
- Prepare to Bake: Spread the prepared batter evenly into the greased heart-shaped pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs for a fudgy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownie cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving to maintain its shape and texture.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder.
- Make sure the butter is fully melted but not hot when mixing with eggs to avoid cooking them.
- If you prefer a cakier brownie, bake a few extra minutes, but be careful not to dry it out.
- Let the brownie cool completely before slicing to get clean slices.
- You can dust the top with powdered sugar or frost with chocolate ganache for added sweetness.
