RICH CHOCOLATE HEART CAKES
This sumptuous cake is scented with a touch of rosemary, which symbolizes remembrance.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Separate rosemary into small bunches. Beat egg white with a drop or two of water until it is very loose. Place superfine sugar in a small, shallow bowl. Lightly brush one sprig of rosemary with the egg white. Sprinkle superfine sugar over the damp bunch of rosemary; shake to remove excess. Transfer rosemary to a cooling rack to dry, at least 1 hour. Repeat until all rosemary is used; set aside sugared rosemary. (It will keep at room temperature for about 24 hours.)
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees with two racks centered. In the top of double boiler, or in a heat-proof bowl set over simmering water, melt butter and chocolate together, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. Set mixture aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl, lightly beat egg yolks, and stir them into the cooled chocolate mixture. Add granulated sugar, flour, and baking powder to the chocolate mixture, and stir to combine.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites just until soft peaks form. Stir one-third of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to lighten it. Fold the chocolate mixture into the remaining egg whites, just until combined. Spoon the batter into twelve 3 3/4-inch heart molds with removable bottoms. Transfer molds to a rimmed baking sheet. Bake until centers spring back when touched, about 45 minutes. Transfer molds to a wire rack, and let sit 5 minutes. Unmold cakes. (After they have cooled, if not using right away, cover cakes lightly with plastic wrap.)
- To serve, place a cake on serving plate. Pour warm ganache over it; sprinkle with praline, if using. Top with a second and then a third cake layer, drizzling each with ganache. Repeat to make 3 more servings. Sprinkle cakes with praline if desired, and garnish with sugared rosemary. Serve.
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Fazal Kader
[email protected]These cakes are a must-try for any chocolate lover.
Ladla Chaudhary
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cakes are amazing!
Nyama yangu
[email protected]These cakes are the perfect size for a small gathering.
Muhammad nawaz Marfani
[email protected]I love that these cakes are made with real chocolate. You can really taste the difference.
Chinyere Donald
[email protected]These cakes are so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.
Arbin Aliji
[email protected]I've made these cakes several times and they're always a hit.
Aiden Amiko
[email protected]These cakes are perfect for Valentine's Day or any other romantic occasion.
Connor Thomson
[email protected]I would definitely recommend these cakes to anyone who loves chocolate.
Yolande Michel
[email protected]These cakes are a bit pricey, but they're worth it for a special occasion.
Kiyimba Abudrahuman
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chocolate, but I still enjoyed these cakes. They're not too sweet and they have a nice, light texture.
Nusrar Jahan Ruhi
[email protected]These cakes are perfect for chocolate lovers. They're rich, decadent, and delicious.
Hadayet Hussain
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cakes were great. I would definitely make them again.
Ocleta Shorts
[email protected]The cakes were easy to make, but they didn't turn out as pretty as the pictures.
Umee Ayaan
[email protected]These cakes were a bit too rich for my taste, but my friends loved them.
Mubeen Badar
[email protected]I love how these cakes are both delicious and beautiful. They're perfect for any special occasion.
BTW_ZAIN
[email protected]These cakes are so easy to make and they look so impressive. I'm definitely going to make them again for my next party.
Mbalenhle Lethu
[email protected]I made these cakes for my anniversary and they were a huge success! My husband loved them and said they were the best chocolate cakes he's ever had.
Mama Mashineni
[email protected]These chocolate heart cakes were a hit at my Valentine's Day party! They were so rich and decadent, and the presentation was beautiful. My guests loved them.