The chocolate cake with a creamy heart is a dessert that captivates from the first bite: simple, quick, and with an irresistible cream that doesn’t need cream. The inspiration comes from one of the most loved snacks by everyone, the Kinder milk slice, but in this homemade version, the filling is even better!
I made it for a family snack, and it was a huge success: it disappeared instantly! Perfect to serve as a dessert at the end of a meal or to offer to guests for a birthday, a special occasion, or simply to indulge in something delicious.
Why make it?
No cream required in the filling
It has a soft and creamy heart
Reminiscent of a well-loved dessert
Easy to make even at the last minute
I recommend storing it in the fridge for an even fresher and creamier result. Try it, and you’ll see it disappear quickly!
If you love no-bake chocolate desserts, check out my no-bake cocoa parfait or the coconut and dark chocolate balls… each one better than the last!
See you soon, Susy
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8
- Cooking methods: Electric Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 537.51 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 48.43 (g) of which sugars 31.64 (g)
- Proteins 6.98 (g)
- Fat 36.77 (g) of which saturated 21.84 (g)of which unsaturated 8.52 (g)
- Fibers 2.75 (g)
- Sodium 49.84 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 93 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the Creamy Heart Chocolate Cake
- 8.8 oz 65% dark chocolate
- 7 tbsp butter
- 2 eggs
- 0.8 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 packet baking powder
- 3.4 tbsp partially skimmed milk
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 8.8 oz mascarpone
- 2.8 fl oz condensed milk
Tools
- Pan 8-inch
- Electric Whisk
- Spatula
Preparing the Creamy Heart Chocolate Cake
1. Preheat the oven to 356°F in static mode.
2. Chop the dark chocolate into pieces and melt it in a bain-marie with the butter. Stir and let cool slightly.
3. In a large bowl, place the eggs and sugar. Beat the mixture with an electric whisk (or by hand) until it becomes light and frothy.
4. Add the sifted flour and baking powder, alternating with the milk, continuing to mix until a homogeneous dough is obtained.
5. Combine the melted chocolate with the butter and mix well.
6. Pour the batter into an 8-inch springform pan, lined with parchment paper. Alternatively, butter and flour the pan.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 356°F for about 40 minutes. Check the doneness with a toothpick, then let it cool completely before filling.1. In a bowl, combine the mascarpone with the condensed milk. Work with a spatula until a smooth and soft cream is obtained.
2. Cut the now-cooled cake into two discs. Fill with the cream in the center, level well, and close with the second disc.
3. Dust with plenty of powdered sugar on the surface.
A truly wonderful cake, with a creamy heart reminiscent of everyone’s favorite snacks. Easy, without cream, and irresistible!
