Freshly Baked Chocolate Loaf Cake
A rich, moist chocolate loaf cake with a soft crumb and deep chocolate flavor. It is simple to make and perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup hot water or hot coffee
- ½ cup chocolate chips, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla. Mix until the batter is smooth.
- Slowly stir in the hot water or coffee. The batter will be fairly thin, which helps create a moist cake.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer it to a rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve plain, or top with melted chocolate for an extra-rich finish.
