Description
A rich, moist, and delightful loaf cake packed with deep chocolate flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 240 ml Milk
- 15 ml White Vinegar
- 180 g Light Brown Sugar
- 65 ml Vegetable Oil
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 2 tsp Instant Coffee Granules
- 22 g Natural Cocoa Powder
- 220 g All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 80 ml Warm Water
- 75 g Chocolate Chips (optional)
- 35 g Dark Chocolate (55% or Semi-Sweet)
- 35 ml Whipping Cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a loaf pan by greasing it.
- In a small bowl, combine the milk and white vinegar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes to make buttermilk.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the light brown sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and instant coffee granules.
- Add the buttermilk mixture to the large bowl and stir until combined.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Slowly add the warm water and mix until the batter is smooth.
- If you like, fold in the chocolate chips to add extra chocolatey goodness.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- In a small saucepan, heat the whipping cream over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the dark chocolate. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour the ganache over the cooled loaf cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. Refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American