Chocolate Loaf Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup milk or buttermilk
• ½ cup hot coffee (enhances chocolate flavor)

Optional Add-ins:

• ½ cup chocolate chips
• ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or hazelnuts)

Optional Chocolate Glaze:

• ½ cup chocolate chips
• ¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Oven & Pan

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F)
2. Grease and line a loaf pan

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

1. In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

Step 3: Cream Butter & Sugar

1. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy
2. Add eggs one at a time
3. Mix in vanilla extract

Step 4: Combine Batter

1. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk
2. Mix gently until combined

Step 5: Add Coffee

1. Slowly stir in hot coffee (batter will be thin—this is normal)

Step 6: Add Extras

1. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using

Step 7: Bake

1. Pour batter into pan
2. Bake for 50–60 minutes
3. Toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs

Step 8: Cool

1. Cool in pan for 10–15 minutes
2. Transfer to rack to cool completely

Step 9: Add Glaze (Optional)

1. Heat cream and pour over chocolate chips
2. Stir until smooth and pour over cake

Nutrition

Calories: 260–320 kcal · Carbohydrates: 35–40 g · Protein: 4–6 g · Fat: 12–16 g · Saturated Fat: 6–9 g · Sugar: 20–25 g · Fiber: 2–3 g