Description
Indulge in the deep, rich flavor of this Black Cocoa Loaf Cake. Made with black cocoa powder for an intense chocolatey taste, this moist and decadent cake is perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup black cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the 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 powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and flavor: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Stir in sour cream and milk, then gradually add dry ingredients to the mixture.
- Finish the batter: Stir in hot water to loosen the batter, then pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake: Bake for 50–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Black cocoa powder gives a rich flavor and dark color to the cake.
- Enhance with chocolate ganache or powdered sugar for extra flair.
- Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
