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chocolate loaf cake with frosting sliced on a cutting board

Chocolate Loaf Cake

Utterly moist and delicious, this buttery, soft chocolate valentines loaf recipe is a match made in heaven. Super simple to make, you're going to fall head over heels for it.
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Course: baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate loaf cake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients

For the Loaf:

  • 1 ¾ cups 220 g all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup 50 g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup 1 stick or 113 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup 200 g granulated sugar or xylitol
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup 120 ml buttermilk (or milk with a splash of vinegar)
  • ½ cup 90 g dark chocolate chips

For the Chocolate and White Drizzle:

  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for chocolate drizzle
  • ¼ cup 50g white cooking chocolate

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Combine Mixtures: Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips.
  • Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the Drizzles:

  • Chocolate Drizzle: In a small saucepan, add the dark chocolate chips and ½ tablespoon of unsalted butter. Melt over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  • White Drizzle: In another small saucepan, add the white cooking chocolate  and ½ tablespoon of unsalted butter. Melt over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  • Drizzle the Loaf: Once the loaf is cool, drizzle both the chocolate and white chocolate glaze over the top in a decorative pattern.
  • Serve: Slice and enjoy your Chocolate Valentine Loaf! For an extra festive touch, you can garnish with sprinkles or heart-shaped decorations.

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition Disclaimer

All nutritional information provided is an estimate. For specific dietary needs or concerns, we recommend consulting a nutrition calculator or a qualified expert.

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