Introduction:
If you’re a chocolate lover, this moist and rich chocolate loaf cake is perfect for you! With its deep cocoa flavor, soft crumb, and slightly crackled top, this cake is ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients and pairs beautifully with a cup of coffee or a scoop of ice cream.
Recipe: Moist Chocolate Loaf Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
- ½ cup (120ml) hot coffee or hot water
Instructions:
- Preheat & Prepare:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate large bowl, whisk sugar, brown sugar, and oil until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Incorporate Dry & Wet Mixtures:
- Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix gently.
- Pour in the buttermilk and mix again.
- Add the remaining dry ingredients, then stir in the hot coffee or water until the batter is smooth.
- Bake:
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool & Serve:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and enjoy!
This chocolate loaf cake is rich, soft, and full of flavor—perfect for any occasion! 🍫💕