Milk Chocolate Loaf Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This milk chocolate loaf cake is my go to recipe when I want something decadent without spending hours in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just an hour, making it perfect for a quick dessert or weekend treat. I love using milk chocolate chips throughout because they melt beautifully into every bite, and here's a bonus: eggs provide choline which supports brain health. The best part is how simple it all is. You probably have most of these ingredients already, so there's no fancy shopping required. Just mix, pour, bake, and enjoy warm slices with coffee or tea.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 100unsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 120milk
- 8baking powder
- 6salt
- 250milk chocolate chips
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 20x20cm loaf tin and line it with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: use a non-stick spray for easier cake removal.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Beat just until combined.
- 5
Stir in the milk chocolate chips.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
- 7
Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Optional: tent the cake with foil if it starts to brown too quickly.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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