Simple Chocolate Loaf Cake with Chocolate Glaze Recipe

Simple Chocolate Loaf Cake with Chocolate Glaze Recipe

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This recipe creates a moist and delicious chocolate loaf cake topped with a smooth and glossy chocolate glaze. It’s a straightforward cake to bake, perfect for chocolate lovers and a great option for a simple dessert or snack.

Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Cake:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, let sit for 5 minutes)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract  
  • 1 cup hot coffee (or hot water)

For the Chocolate Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, buttermilk (or milk mixture), vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.  
  5. Stir in Hot Liquid: Gradually stir in the hot coffee (or hot water). The batter will be thin.
  6. Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Chocolate Glaze:

  1. Combine Glaze Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, cocoa powder, and milk.
  2. Heat and Stir: Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, pour the warm chocolate glaze evenly over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  5. Set the Glaze: Let the glaze set for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Tips and Notes:

  • Buttermilk Substitute: If you don’t have buttermilk, you can use milk with a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.  
  • Hot Liquid: The hot coffee or water helps to bloom the cocoa powder and creates a moist cake.
  • Don’t Overbake: Overbaking can result in a dry cake.  
  • Cool Completely: Make sure the cake is completely cool before glazing, otherwise the glaze will melt and run off.
  • Glaze Consistency: If the glaze is too thick, add a little more milk. If it’s too thin, simmer for another minute or two.
  • Storage: Store leftover chocolate loaf cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.

Enjoy this simple and delicious Chocolate Loaf Cake with Chocolate Glaze!

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