Chocolate Loaf Cake with Chocolate Glaze
A delightful dessert that combines moist chocolate loaf with a glossy chocolate glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup granulated sugar Sweet and crystalline, providing the perfect balance of sweetness.
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil Smooth and velvety, ensuring that the cake remains tender and moist.
- 2 large eggs Rich in color, giving a beautiful structure and binding the ingredients together.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract Fragrant and warm, to enhance the cake's flavor profile.
- 1/2 cup buttermilk Creamy and tangy, contributing to the cake's softness.
- 1/2 cup hot water or hot coffee Deepening the richness of the chocolate flavor.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Light and airy, forming the backbone of this loaf cake.
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dark and aromatic, adding a robust chocolate flavor.
- 1 tsp baking soda Bubbly and effervescent, acting as the leavening agent for a light texture.
- 1/2 tsp salt A pinch of which intensifies the sweetness and balances flavors.
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Melting delightfully to create pockets of indulgent chocolate throughout the cake.
For the Chocolate Glaze
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter Rich and creamy, perfect for creating a luxuriously smooth glaze.
- 2 tbsp heavy cream Thick and indulgent, adding a beautiful sheen to your chocolate glaze.
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract Again fragrant and inviting, to complete the glaze.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with a little bit of oil or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix in the buttermilk until it’s well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Stir in the hot water or coffee until combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Chocolate Glaze
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips, unsalted butter, and heavy cream together until smooth.
- Once the cake is completely cool, pour the chocolate glaze over the top.
Notes
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature. Don’t overmix the batter; fold gently until just combined.