Description
Decadently rich and moist, this double chocolate loaf cake is loaded with dark cocoa, finished with a glossy chocolate ganache glaze and sprinkles—a chocolate lover’s dream in every slice.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Chocolate sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
- Mix in vanilla extract, sour cream, and milk until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely in the pan.
- For ganache, heat cream until simmering and pour over chocolate chips. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Pour ganache over cooled cake, spreading evenly. Add sprinkles if desired.
- Chill briefly to set the ganache before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate for the richest flavor.
- Ensure the cake is fully cooled before applying ganache to prevent melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
