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Chocolate Loaf Cake

Moist Chocolate Loaf Cake That Will Steal Your Heart

Indulge in this Moist Chocolate Loaf Cake, a delicious treat for chocolate lovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can replace with gluten-free flour
  • 0.75 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed for a different flavor
  • 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder Do not use if substituting with self-rising flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Optional for dietary preferences
  • 2 large Large Eggs Room temperature helps for better mixing
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Caster sugar can be used for a finer texture
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Can replace with vegetable oil (reduce to 105g)
  • 1 cups Milk Almond or soy milk for a dairy-free version
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Opt for quality extract for best results
  • 0.5 cups Hot Water Replace with hot coffee for a mocha twist
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cups Chocolate Chips Coat with flour to prevent sinking
  • 0.5 cups Nuts Consider walnuts or pecans for crunch

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Loaf Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low to medium heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, ¾ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 ½ teaspoons of baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1 cup of granulated sugar, then mix in the melted butter, 1 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
  5. Combine the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently, then add ½ cup of hot water, mixing until smooth.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 39–45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, ensure that melted butter cools before adding eggs and measure flour correctly to avoid density issues.

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