Description
Indulge in the rich and intense flavor of this Black Cocoa Loaf Cake. Made with black cocoa powder and chocolate chips, this moist and decadent cake is a chocolate lover’s dream.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup black cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ cup hot water or hot coffee (optional, for richer flavor)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, black cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and sour cream.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk. Stir until just combined.
- Optional Ingredients: Mix in hot water or coffee and fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Black cocoa gives a rich Oreo-like flavor to the cake.
- Substitute some black cocoa with Dutch-process cocoa for a milder taste.
- Can be glazed with chocolate ganache or dusted with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
