This recipe delivers a rich, deeply chocolatey 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 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Instructions:
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, brown sugar, buttermilk, oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not 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.
- Serve: Once cooled, slice and enjoy! You can dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with chocolate ganache, or serve with a scoop of ice cream.
Tips & Variations:
- For a richer flavor: 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.
- Coffee Boost: Replace some of the buttermilk with strong brewed coffee for an extra depth of flavor.
- 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 chocolate loaf cake!