Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent goodness of this Chocolate Loaf Cake. Moist and tender, with a delightful chocolate glaze, this cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso (optional)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (at room temperature)
- ½ cup milk (at room temperature)
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup hot water or coffee
Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, yogurt, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Blend wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until combined.
- Add hot water: Slowly stir in hot water to loosen the batter.
- Bake: Transfer batter to the pan and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare chocolate glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth.
- Glaze the cake: Drizzle the chocolate glaze over the cooled cake.
Notes
- You can sprinkle chopped nuts or chocolate chips on top of the glaze for extra texture.
- This cake is best enjoyed within 2-3 days of baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Chocolate Loaf Cake, Dessert, Chocolate Glaze, Baking, Easy Recipe
