Double Chocolate Glazed Loaf Cake
Prep Time: 15 mins | Bake Time: 45-55 mins | Yield: 8-10 slices
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Loaf:
- 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil (or melted unsalted butter)
- ¾ cup (180ml) whole milk or buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
For the Chocolate Fudge Glaze:
- ½ cup (90g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp heavy cream (or 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp milk)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (optional, for added shine and sweetness)
Instructions
1. Prep the Oven & Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease an 8×4-inch or 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine the Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil (or melted butter), milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Mix the Batter
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Stir gently with a spatula just until combined—be careful not to overmix!
- Fold in the ½ cup of chocolate chips.
5. Bake
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. Make the Glaze & Decorate
- Combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a small microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave in 15-to-20-second bursts, stirring between each burst, until completely melted and glossy. (Whisk in the powdered sugar if using).
- Pour the smooth glaze over the cooled loaf and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top before the glaze sets.
Baker’s Tip: For the melty chocolate finish seen in the image, warm individual slices in the microwave for 8–10 seconds right before serving!
