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Quick & Easy Chocolate Loaf Cake

A warm, tender chocolate loaf cake that is quick to prepare and is perfect for any occasion, finished with optional chocolate ganache for a special touch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1½ cups all purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
For the ganache (optional)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the sugar, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. If using, stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Ganache (optional)
  1. For the ganache, heat the heavy cream until it comes to a simmer, then pour over the chocolate chips. Let sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
  2. Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the ganache over the top.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, sliced thick and kissed with a pat of butter or a spoonful of whipped cream. Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 4 days if ganache is used.