This recipe yields a rich, moist, and decadent chocolate loaf cake perfect for any occasion. It’s simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:
- Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (good quality)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee.
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan. You can also line it with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Add Hot Coffee:
- Slowly pour the hot coffee into the batter and mix until smooth. The batter will be thin.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Glaze/Frosting:
- Once the cake is fully cooled, you can dust it with powdered sugar, drizzle it with a chocolate ganache, or frost it with your favorite chocolate frosting.
Tips for Extra Moistness:
- Use Buttermilk: Buttermilk adds a tangy flavor and keeps the cake moist.
- Hot Coffee: The hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor and makes the cake extra moist.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can lead to a tough cake. Mix until just combined.
- Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
Enjoy your delicious moist chocolate loaf cake!