Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
- Add Hot Liquid: Stir in the hot water or coffee until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin, but this ensures a moist cake.
- 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. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate (Optional): Dust the loaf with powdered sugar, or pour a glossy chocolate glaze over the top for an extra indulgent touch.
Tips for Success
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: This helps the batter combine more easily.
- Don’t Overmix: Overmixing can make the cake dense instead of fluffy.
- Coffee for Depth: Adding coffee doesn’t make the cake taste like coffee but enhances the chocolate flavor.
Enjoy!
This Moist Chocolate Loaf Cake is perfect for any occasion—or no occasion at all! Pair it with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk and savor every bite. Let us know how it turns out in the comments below! 🍫🍰