This Chocolate Fudge Loaf Cake combines the best aspects of a rich, fudgy brownie and a moist, tender cake, creating a dessert that's irresistible for any chocolate lover. It's super rich with an intense chocolate flavor, featuring a combination of dark and semi-sweet chocolate, and a soft, tender crumb that melts in your mouth.
Why You'll Love This:
If you're a fan of deep, chocolatey desserts, this loaf cake is your dream come true. It's the perfect comfort food dessert, offering the satisfying density of a brownie with the light, fluffy texture of a cake. Each slice is a chocolate-packed delight that's bound to satisfy your cravings.
Perfect Occasion:
This loaf cake is ideal for any occasion where chocolate is welcome (which is pretty much everywhere and anytime!). Serve it at casual get-togethers, family dinners, or special celebrations. It also makes a great gift or a wonderful treat to brighten someone's day.
Decoration Tips:
For an extra touch of elegance, dust the top of the loaf with powdered sugar or drizzle it with a simple chocolate ganache. A dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side can also complement the rich chocolate flavor beautifully.
Ingredients:
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 25 g dark cocoa powder
- 100g unsalted butter
- 107 g chocolate (mix of dark and semi-sweet)
- 100g light brown sugar
- 100g white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 110g heavy cream (about half a cup)
- 120g buttermilk (about half a cup)
- Half cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour a loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Melt the butter and chocolate together in a saucepan over low heat or in a microwave, stirring until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted chocolate mixture with light brown sugar and white sugar. Stir until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and the liquid ingredients (heavy cream and buttermilk) to the chocolate mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with few crumbs attached.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy this sumptuous Chocolate Fudge Loaf Cake, where every slice is a celebration of rich, chocolatey goodness!
