Description
A rich and moist chocolate loaf cake made with pantry staples and topped with a smooth chocolate fudge frosting. Easy to make and perfect for everyday indulgence or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups (150 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1¼ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (150 g) soft light brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 g) whole milk, room temperature
- 2½ tablespoons (35 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup (70 g) vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1¾ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 g) hot strong coffee
- ¼ cup (56 g) heavy cream
- ⅔ cup (110 g) dark chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup (56 g) unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup (42 g) powdered sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon instant coffee powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8.5 x 4.5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine.
- In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, white sugar, milk, melted butter, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and whisk until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Whisk in hot coffee until batter is smooth and thin.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Tap gently on counter to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
- Cool in pan for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, combine all frosting ingredients in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Transfer frosting to a bowl and cool until thick and spreadable, stirring occasionally.
- Once cake is fully cooled, spread frosting over the top. Slice and serve.
Notes
- Skip the frosting and dust with powdered sugar for a lighter version.
- Fold in chocolate chips for added texture.
- A pinch of cinnamon or extra espresso powder can deepen the chocolate flavor.
- Use dairy-free alternatives to make it dairy-free, but texture may vary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
