This recipe delivers a rich and decadent chocolate loaf cake with a tender crumb.
Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add boiling water: Slowly pour the boiling water into the batter, stirring constantly until the batter is smooth and glossy.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and 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 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost (optional): Once cooled, frost with your favorite chocolate frosting or enjoy plain.
Tips and Variations:
- For extra richness: Use high-quality dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Add-ins: Stir in 1 cup of chopped chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter before baking.
- Make it healthier: Substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Glaze: For a simple glaze, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons milk or water until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Moist Chocolate Loaf Cake!