HEART CAKE
This chocolate cake is the perfect Valentine's Day cake. I made it for my husband last year. It is filled with ganache and in general not an overly sweet cake, but that's how we like it.
Provided by vewohl
Categories Desserts Frostings and Icings Chocolate
Time 2h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch heart-shaped pan with butter and dust with some extra bread crumbs.
- Cream 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter in a bowl with an electric mixer; mix in 2/3 cup white sugar and vanilla sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, until light and foamy.
- Place 5 ounces chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Cool for a few minutes, then blend into egg mixture. Mix almond meal with bread crumbs and fold into the chocolate batter. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven on the lowest rack for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and cook completely, about 1 hour. Remove from pan.
- Place 5 ounces chocolate in top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Cool for a few minutes, then mix in confectioner's sugar.
- Cream 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Stir in chocolate-sugar mixture and almond extract until ganache is smooth.
- Cut heart cake horizontally into 2 layers. Cover the bottom layer with some chocolate ganache and place second layer on top. Cover heart on all sides with remaining chocolate ganache.
- Roll out marzipan into a thin layer on parchment paper. Cut out circles with a small glass to make petals; you need about 12 petals per rose. Roll one of the circles into a spiral shape for the center of the rose. Add the next marzipan circle and roll it around the center piece. The marzipan should just stick together. If you need extra "glue", use some water. Decorate cake with pink roses and other candy to your liking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 744.6 calories, Carbohydrate 68.5 g, Cholesterol 167.2 mg, Fat 48.3 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 20.3 g, Sodium 69.1 mg, Sugar 52.2 g
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Allu Arjun
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Hakerz A
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this recipe changed my mind! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
ItsMrDiablo
[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Cory Clarke
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she's ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Sown Vai
[email protected]This cake was a bit of a disappointment. It was dry and the frosting was too sweet. I wouldn't make it again.
Joshua Romero
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is delicious. I highly recommend it!
Kacie Lauren
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and it turned out great! The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe.
Constant Ofori
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Ahmad Ahtsham
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate cake, but this recipe changed my mind! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
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[email protected]This cake was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
Sou Hiyori
[email protected]I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she's ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Michael Mesiah
[email protected]This cake was a little bit of a disappointment. It was dry and the frosting was too sweet. I wouldn't make it again.
MARVELLOUS BUSAYO
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's moist, flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I highly recommend it!
Husnain Munir
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a good recipe. I think I would try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
African Queen tv
[email protected]I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! It was a little dense for my taste, but my family loved it.
Gazi Sweater
[email protected]This cake was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful! I was really impressed with how well it held its shape. The frosting was also delicious and not too sweet.
Aliver Alter
[email protected]I made this cake for my anniversary and it was a huge success! My husband loved it and said it was the best cake he's ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Misba-ul Haque Wahid
[email protected]This heart-shaped cake was a hit at my Valentine's Day party! It was moist and delicious, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I would definitely make it again!