Salted Chocolate Loaf Cake
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This salted chocolate loaf cake is my go to when I want something decadent but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. With just 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes in the oven, you'll have a stunning dessert that tastes like you fussed all day. The magic happens when you pair rich cocoa with flaky sea salt on top, creating this wonderful balance of sweet and savory. Cocoa powder is packed with antioxidants, making this indulgence a bit more guilt free. It's simple enough for weeknight baking yet impressive enough for company.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 2large eggs
- 50 gunsweetened cocoa powder
- 10 gsalt
- 20 gbaking powder
- 150 gsemi-sweet chocolate chips
- 5 mLvanilla extract
- 75 gcoconut oil
- 5 gflaky sea salt
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 20x20 cm loaf pan with coconut oil.
Tip: Use a high-quality loaf pan to ensure the cake releases easily.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Tip: Make sure to sift the flour mixture to remove any lumps.
- 3
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 4
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to beat the eggs until fully incorporated.
- 5
Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Use a high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- 6
Add cocoa powder, flour mixture, and melted chocolate to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- 7
Stir in vanilla extract and coconut oil until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape the sides of the bowl.
- 8
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to remove any air pockets.
- 9
Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- 10
Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top of the cake and serve.
Tip: This will add a nice salty contrast to the sweetness of the chocolate.
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