Muddy Hearts

Muddy Hearts are a popular dessert often enjoyed on Valentine’s Day. The name ‘Muddy Hearts’ refers to the rich and decadent texture of the chocolate cake, resembling the muddy soil, while the heart shape adds a romantic touch to the dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Muddy Hearts

Cooking Method: Baking, Mixing Cuisine: International Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Butter
• 200 gram Dark chocolate
• 200 gram Sugar
• 4 unit Eggs
• 100 gram All-purpose flour
• 50 gram Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 50 gram Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and dark chocolate over low heat, stirring until smooth.
3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and eggs until well combined.
4. Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously.
5. Sift in the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder, then add the vanilla extract and salt. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the dish for 10 minutes.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
10. Cut into heart shapes and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

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.