Fluffy Chocolate Loaf Cake With Chocolate Glaze

With a depth of chocolate flavor and a melted chocolate garnish, this Chocolate Loaf Cake is heaven for chocolate lovers. The loaf cake includes both cocoa powder and melted dark chocolate for maximum chocolate flavor, and the loaf is so fluffy that it melts in your mouth. Whether you want to serve it for an afternoon snack with a cup of coffee or as a dessert, this chocolate pound cake is a wonderful treat.

To make the cake, butter and sugar are mixed together followed by the eggs. Then, it gets mixed with flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, followed by melted dark chocolate. The batter then gets baked in a loaf pan for a wonderful sliceable cake. After that, more dark chocolate is melted with butter before being spread on top of the cake. The combination of creamy chocolate with fluffy cake is simply to die for!

What is Chocolate Loaf Cake?

Chocolate loaf cake is a take on classic vanilla loaf cake which is made of flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. While this recipe includes all of those ingredients, it also has the benefit of melted chocolate and cocoa powder for chocolate flavor. Both the cocoa and melted dark chocolate color the batter so it has an appealing dark hue.

Loaf cake doesn’t traditionally have any icing but this one does for added decadence. Since the chocolate is melted with butter, it doesn’t fully harden on top of the cake and instead has a creamy texture that is wonderful with the cake.

Pro Tips

• Make sure you sift the dry ingredients so there aren’t any lumps in your batter.
• Use high-quality dark chocolate in this recipe for the best results, but chocolate chips work as well.
• When you melt the chocolate, make sure the bowl you use is heatproof before you set it on top of the pot of simmering water.
• You can check that the chocolate pound cake is baked through by inserting a skewer into its centre; if it comes out clean, you will know the cake is done.

Loaf Cake Vs. Regular Cake

A loaf cake is typically baked in a rectangular or loaf-shaped pan, resulting in a denser, firmer texture. It’s often sliced for serving. On the other hand, a regular cake is usually baked in round or square pans and tends to have a lighter, fluffier texture due to different mixing methods and often includes frosting or layers.

What to Serve with Chocolate Loaf Cake?

Since this chocolate pound cake has a decadent chocolate garnish, it doesn’t need to be served with anything other than a hot coffee or cup of tea.

Can I Add Chocolate Chips to Chocolate Loaf Cake?

Yes, if you would like to take the chocolatey flavor of this cake up a notch, you could fold some dark chocolate chips into the batter before baking it. Alternatively, you could add white chocolate chips for a contrasting color.

Can I Bake the Chocolate Loaf Cake as Cupcakes?

Yes, this recipe would work great as cupcakes. Simply divide the batter between lined muffin cups and bake them in the oven until done. You will need to reduce the baking time to accommodate for the smaller cakes.

Can I Use Milk Chocolate Instead of Dark Chocolate?

Yes, you definitely could! While milk chocolate doesn’t have the same decadence as dark chocolate and the loaf won’t end up as dark, it has a wonderful milky taste that would be delicious in cake form.

Can This Chocolate Loaf Cake Be Frozen?

Yes, this chocolate loaf cake can be frozen! Allow the cake to cool completely before wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Place it in an airtight container or freezer bag to prevent freezer burn. When ready to enjoy, let it thaw at room temperature. For best results, freeze the cake before adding the ganache.

How to Store Chocolate Loaf Cake

This chocolate pound cake is best stored at room temperature to ensure that the ganache doesn’t harden too much. You can place it in an airtight container at room temperature. It should stay fresh for 3 to 5 days.

How to Make Chocolate Loaf Cake

Step 1: For the cake, place the chocolate in a bowl and pour the hot milk over the top. Whisk until the chocolate is melted.

Step 2: In a large bowl, beat the butter with the sugar until creamy. Beat in the eggs.

Step 3: Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder over the butter mixture, and beat it until smooth.

Step 4: Mix in the chocolate until combined.

Step 5: Pour the batter into a parchment-lined pound cake pan and smooth the top. Bake it in a 180 C/360 F oven for 60-90 minutes.

Step 6: For the ganache, melt the chocolate with the butter in a bowl set over a pot of simmering water until it is melted.

Step 7: Garnish the cake with the ganache.

Step 8: Slice the cake and serve!