Little Chocolate Heart Cakes with Pears

Little Chocolate Heart Cakes with Pears

I used one of those silicone molds with 8 small heart shapes (hearts are about 2 inches long) and served the hearts as dessert after a romantic dinner.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
11 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
56 mins
Yield:
8 heart-shaped cakes
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 3 ½ ounces dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ripe pear – peeled, cored, and chopped
  • ½ cup slivered almonds

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place an 8-cavity heart silicone mold onto a baking sheet.

Step 2
Melt chocolate in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes.

Step 3
Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add melted chocolate, 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon flour, egg, and baking powder and mix in. Fold in pear and almonds into batter. Spoon batter into the prepared heart-shaped molds.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 10 minutes. Cool completely, about 30 minutes, then unmold.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

268
Calories
15g
Fat
31g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 268
% Daily Value *
Total Fat15g 19%
Saturated Fat7g 34%
Cholesterol39mg 13%
Sodium72mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate31g 11%
Dietary Fiber3g 9%
Total Sugars15g
Protein4g
Vitamin C1mg 6%
Calcium60mg 5%
Iron1mg 5%
Potassium94mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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