Description
A rich and moist chocolate loaf cake perfect for any occasion, guaranteed to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 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
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Remember, no over-mixing here!
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips to get that extra gooey texture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing and enjoy!
Notes
For additional flavor, consider adding nuts or a minty twist. To keep the cake fresh, wrap in plastic and store at room temperature or refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg