HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
It seems one of the most common symbols associated with Valentine’s Day are heart shapes, used to decorate cards, gift boxes, wrapping paper, cakes, cookies, candies, etc. etc.
Chocolate not only adds a touch of decadence but is one of the quintessential Valentine treats. This little chocolate fudge cake is kind of reminiscent of the ‘hot fudge pudding cakes’ from the 1960’s. Easy to make, you don’t need any special equipment, just a bowl, a whisk and a few simple ingredients. The big thing is it tastes like pure unadulterated fudge.
Brion & I have never felt the need to give gifts on ‘occasions’ but rather just a card with a loving and sincere verse. As we grow older, it becomes clearer every day, the special privilege is to simply have each other to share life with. This year my valentine card for Brion is this edible chocolate heart. The bonus is I’ll get to share it with him!
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- 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped OR pepita seeds
- icing or gel for writing on cake
Ingredients
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- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a pot, melt butter over medium heat. Remove from heat & whisk in sugar. Add eggs & vanilla; whisk well.
- Add flour, cocoa powder & salt; whisk just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips & nuts (or seeds).
- Bake about 18 minutes. For a real fudgy texture, slightly UNDER BAKE it. This makes it sooo.. good!
- Write your valentine greeting on when cooled & give to your special someone.