Valentine Chocolate Baked Sweets (Print-Friendly Version)

Rich chocolate baked sweets with cocoa and vanilla, ideal for Valentine’s special moments and sharing.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 125 grams all-purpose flour
02 - 100 grams granulated sugar
03 - 22 grams unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 2.5 grams baking powder

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 115 grams melted unsalted butter
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 5 milliliters vanilla extract

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 175°C and lightly grease a baking pan to prevent sticking.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder, stirring until evenly blended.
03 - Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir gently until a smooth, glossy batter forms, avoiding overmixing.
04 - Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure even baking.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the center is set and a toothpick inserted emerges with a few moist crumbs.
06 - Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before slicing for clean portions. Serve plain or with whipped cream, berries, or powdered sugar as desired.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Allowing the dessert to cool fully before slicing promotes precise, neat portions.