Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a loaf or bundt pan generously.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using, then pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder.
- Add 1 tsp instant espresso powder for a mocha twist.
- Top with chocolate ganache or a dusting of powdered sugar for presentation.
- Bake in mini loaf pans (30–40 minutes) for individual portions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
