This simple and fluffy 6-ingredient chocolate loaf cake recipe takes just 30 minutes to bake in the oven. It's the perfect cake to satisfy your cravings!
This simple chocolate cake is incredibly easy to make, even if you’re not used to making cakes. Just weigh the ingredients, mix and bake for about 30 minutes.
Once you try it, I’m sure you’ll want to make it again and again. It’s a quick and easy chocolate cake that you can serve for breakfast or as a snack with the whole family! Save a few slices and place them in your kids’ lunchboxes to take to school!
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
Eggs - Makes the cake more soft and fluffy.
Chocolate powder (or cocoa powder) - Adds flavor and color to the recipe.
All-purpose flour - Give consistency and is the base of the cake batter.
Dark brown sugar - To sweeten and flavor.
Lemon juice - Adds a very nice fresh flavor to the cake batter.
Baking powder - Rising agent.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE
Step 1: Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a loaf pan with butter (or cooking spray) and dust the inside of the pan with some chocolate or cocoa powder (hold and rotate the pan so that the flour coats all surfaces).
Step 2: On a large bowl, beat the eggs and the sugar until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Add the chocolate powder, the lemon juice and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated. Add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a homogeneous mixture.
Step 3: Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes (the time depends on the oven).
Step 4: When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes inside the pan.
Step 5: Remove from the pan and place the cake onto a wire rack or serving platter.
Step 6: Allow to cool to room temperature and serve.
TIPS FOR 6-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE
Some tips to make the cake denser: 1. Use ingredients like eggs, milk or yogurt to add moisture to the cake. 2. Reduce the amount of baking powder or baking soda in the recipe. 3. Replace all-purpose flour with cake flour or almond flour. 4. Bake the cake at a lower temperature.
Some tips to make a cake rise: 1. Add leavening agents like baking powder and baking soda to the cake. 2. Ensure that ingredients like eggs and dairy are at room temperature. 3. Preheat the oven and avoid opening the oven while the cake is cooking. Opening the oven door frequently while baking can cause fluctuations in temperature, affecting the cake's rise. 4. Choosing the correct pan size is also important.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How to store the cake?
Allow the cake to cool completely before storing. Cut the cake into slices and wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent the slices from drying out.
Never store the cake at room temperature for more than 3 days. Beyond this time frame, it might start losing its taste and quality.
How to get cake out of pan?
Remove the cake from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 to 20 minutes. Gently run a flexible knife around the edges of the cake. Ensure you reach all sides of the pan.
Place a wire rack or a serving dish on top of the cake pan. Hold the rack and the pan firmly together and carefully invert them.
Gently tap the bottom of the pan or give it a few shakes to release the cake. Allow the cake to cool completely and serve.
This simple and fluffy 6-ingredient chocolate loaf cake recipe takes just 30 minutes to bake in the oven. It's the perfect cake to satisfy your cravings!
Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Grease a loaf pan (25 x 11 centimeters with 7 centimeters high (9 3/4 x 4 1/3-inch with 2 3/4-inch-high)) with butter (or cooking spray) and dust the inside of the pan with some chocolate or cocoa powder (hold and rotate the pan so that the flour coats all surfaces).
On a large bowl, beat the eggs and the sugar until obtain a homogeneous mixture. Add the chocolate powder, the lemon juice and beat for 2 to 3 minutes until it’s nicely incorporated. Add the flour and the baking powder and beat until a homogeneous mixture.
Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes (the time depends on the oven).
When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and allow to cool for 15 to 20 minutes inside the pan.
Remove from the pan and place the cake onto a wire rack or serving platter.
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