Chocolate Loaf

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.

3. 3

   In another bowl, melt the butter and whisk in the milk and vanilla extract.

4. 4

   Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.

6. 6

   Fold in the chocolate chips.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

8. 8

   Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Once cooled, dust the loaf with powdered sugar.