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Heart Brownie Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Heart Brownie Cake is a decadent and rich dessert perfect for sharing. With a luscious blend of cocoa and butter, it is baked in a charming heart-shaped pan, making it ideal for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or anniversaries. The dense yet moist texture, combined with a hint of vanilla, creates a classic brownie flavor with the elegance of a cake.

Ingredients

Brownie Cake Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a heart-shaped baking pan thoroughly to ensure the brownie cake does not stick and will maintain its shape.
  2. Melt Butter and Combine Ingredients: In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove the pan from the heat and immediately stir in the sugar, then whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and prevent lumps.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually beat the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Stir continuously until the batter becomes smooth and consistent with no visible flour streaks.
  5. Pour Batter into Pan: Spread the prepared batter evenly into the greased heart-shaped baking pan to promote uniform baking.
  6. Bake: Place the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The brownie cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownie cake to cool completely before slicing to maintain its shape and texture. Serve and enjoy your delicious heart-shaped brownie cake.

Notes

  • Be sure to grease the pan well to prevent sticking.
  • Use unsweetened cocoa powder for a rich chocolate flavor; do not substitute with sweetened cocoa.
  • Allow the cake to cool fully before removing from the pan for clean slices.
  • For an extra touch, consider dusting with powdered sugar or adding chocolate ganache after baking.
  • You can substitute butter with margarine for a dairy-free alternative, but flavor may vary.
  • If you prefer a fudgier brownie cake, reduce the flour by 2 tablespoons.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/heart-brownie-cake-recipe/