Moist Chocolate Loaf Cake
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Moist Chocolate Loaf Cake
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If you love chocolate, you've got to try this moist and decadent chocolate loaf cake. It's super easy to make, customizable, and an absolute family favorite!
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Ingredients
Cake
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅔ cup whole milk divided
- 3 large eggs room temperature, divided
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Chocolate Frosting
- 1 cup icing or powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
Extra Mixins, Optional
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Toffee bits
Optional Topping
- 2 tablespoons Toffee bits
Instructions
Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350F and line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving the sides high for easier removal, and spray exposed ends with a cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, sea salt, baking soda and baking powder.
- With a stand mixer, cream together the sugar and butter together for about 5 minutes.
- Add in the vanilla and 1 egg and beat again until combined.
- Add in ½ the dry ingredients, 1 egg and ⅓ cup milk, and beat again.
- Repeat this step once more with the remaining ingredients and mix until combined.
- Add chocolate chips and toffee bits, if desired. Stir until blended.
- Pour mixture into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the loaf comes out with moist crumbs.
- Place on a rack and cool in the pan for about 10 minutes then remove it and allow it to fully cool before making your frosting.
Frosting
- In a small bowl add icing sugar, heavy cream, cocoa powder, and melted butter. Whisk well until combined and no lumps.
- Pour and spread over top of loaf. Sprinkle toffee bits on top, if desired. Serve.
Notes
- Make sure you allow this chocolate chip loaf cake to cool down completely before you frost it. Doing this will keep the frosting from melting over the cake.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of milk. This will add extra moisture to the cake, and will also lend it a delicious tanginess that will complement the chocolate flavor beautifully.
- Make sure there are no lumps in the cocoa powder mixture. Sift it, and ideally, the flour too.
- Avoid overmixing the batter. It can make the cake turn dense and tough.
- Avoid overbaking the cake. Check the cake around the 45-minute mark, and get it out if it passes the toothpick test. Overbaking the cake will cause it to become dry and crumbly.
- Cool before frosting: Make sure you allow this chocolate chip loaf cake to cool down completely before you frost it. Doing this will keep the frosting from melting over the cake.
- Yogurt swap: Use Greek yogurt instead of milk. This will add extra moisture to the cake, and will also lend it a delicious tanginess that will complement the chocolate flavor beautifully.
- Sift the cocoa: Make sure there are no lumps in the cocoa powder mixture. Sift it, and ideally, the flour too.
- Don’t overmix: Avoid overmixing the batter. It can make the cake turn dense and tough.
- Don’t overbake: Avoid overbaking the cake. Check the cake around the 45-minute mark, and get it out if it passes the toothpick test. Overbaking the cake will cause it to become dry and crumbly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
453kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
427mg
(18%)
Potassium
269mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
48g
(96%)
Vitamin A
659IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
77mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 427mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 48g | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 659IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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