Description
Indulge in the rich and moist Chocolate Loaf Cake, a simple yet decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This easy-to-make cake is a chocolate lover’s dream, with a tender crumb and a deep cocoa flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot water
Optional:
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs, vegetable oil, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add hot water: Pour in the hot water and mix gently until the batter is smooth. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.
Notes
- This cake is extra delicious topped with a simple chocolate glaze or dusted with powdered sugar.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
