Description
This rich and moist chocolate loaf cake with chocolate glaze is the perfect easy dessert for any chocolate lover. Made with cocoa powder and topped with a silky glaze, it’s an indulgent treat that’s simple to bake, deliciously fudgy, and ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) hot water or hot coffee
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (85g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp (30ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add buttermilk and mix to combine.
- In another bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the hot water (or coffee) until the batter is smooth and slightly thin.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, melt chocolate chips, butter, and cream in 20-second microwave intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract. Pour glaze over cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides.
Notes
- For extra richness, fold in 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips into the batter.
- Replace hot water with coffee for a mocha flavor.
- Dark chocolate chips can be used for a more intense glaze.
- Top with sprinkles or shavings for a festive touch.
- To make it dairy-free, use almond milk and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Cake stores well at room temperature for 3 days, or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freeze (unglazed) for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
