Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake

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Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 3 large eggs, room temperature

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 3/4 cup whole milk

• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 tablespoons extra chocolate chips

• 1 tablespoon coarse sugar (optional, for sparkle and crunch)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Prepare your workspace Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two standard loaf pans with butter and dust them lightly with flour, tapping out any excess. This double coating prevents sticking and gives you a beautiful release every time. You can also line the pans with parchment paper for extra insurance.
2. Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Make sure to break up any cocoa lumps by pressing them against the side of the bowl with your whisk. This step ensures even distribution and prevents cocoa pockets in your finished cake.
3. Step 3: Cream butter and sugar In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. The mixture should look pale and feel airy. This creaming process incorporates air into the batter, which helps create that tender crumb we're after in the chocolate chip loaf cake.
4. Step 4: Add eggs one at a time Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Add the vanilla extract with the last egg. If your mixture looks slightly curdled, don't worry. It will come together when you add the flour.
5. Step 5: Alternate wet and dry ingredients Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the milk in two parts. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined after each addition. Overmixing develops gluten and makes your cake tough, so use a light hand here. The batter should look thick and smooth.
6. Step 6: Fold in chocolate chips Reserve a couple tablespoons of chocolate chips for topping, then gently fold the rest into the batter using a rubber spatula. Use a folding motion rather than stirring to keep the batter light. I like to toss the chips in a tablespoon of flour before folding them in. This helps prevent them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
7. Step 7: Fill the pans and top Divide the batter evenly between your prepared loaf pans. Use a spatula to smooth the tops, then sprinkle with the reserved chocolate chips and coarse sugar if using. The sugar adds a delightful crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft interior.
8. Step 8: Bake until done Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. The top should spring back when lightly pressed. Start checking at 40 minutes because oven temperatures vary. The chocolate chips will make the toothpick test tricky, so look for that spring-back texture too.
9. Step 9: Cool properly Let the loaves cool in their pans for 15 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely. This cooling time lets the structure set. If you try to remove them too early, they might break apart. The smell during this cooling period is absolutely divine.

Nutrition

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