Chocolate Loaf Cake Recipe

A loaf cake topped with chocolate frosting and chocolate shavings sits on a white cake stand. A vanilla bean pod is placed on top for decoration. The background includes a candle and blurred objects, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.

If you’re looking for the ultimate Chocolate Loaf Cake Recipe, you’ve come to the right place! This rich, moist, and decadently dense chocolate bread, packed with chocolate chips and a deep chocolate flavor, is incredibly easy to make and the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword Best Chocolate Chip Cookie, Brownstone Cake, Chcocolate Bread, Chococlate Dessert, chocolate cake, Chocolate Chip Cake, Chocolate Loaf Cake, Quick Breads

Servings serving

Calories 525kcal

Equipment

1 9"x 5" Loaf Pan

Ingredients

Chocolate Cake

2 cups flour sifted
1 tsp baking soda
dash of salt
1 cup boiling water
2 squares unsweetened chocolate equals 2 ounces of chocolate
½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
1¾ cups brown sugar packed
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Frosting

4 oz cream cheese room temperature
4 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
1½ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1-2 tbsp heavy cream add for consistency

Chocolate Shavings

1 block chocolate

Instructions

Cake

Sift Together: Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Prepare Chocolate: Pour boiling water over the unsweetened chocolate and let it stand until cool.
Prepare Chocolate: Pour boiling water over the unsweetened chocolate and let it stand until cool.
Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
Combine Ingredients: Add the dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture alternately, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
Stir in Chocolate: Stir in the cooled chocolate mixture, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Bake: Turn the batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan and bake at 325°F for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Cool the cake in the pan for 5 minutes. Turn the cake onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Chocolate Frosting

Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese: In a medium bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Add Dry Ingredients: Sift in the powdered sugar and cocoa powder to avoid lumps. Beat on low speed at first to combine, then increase to medium-high speed until the frosting is fluffy.
Add Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
Frost Your Cake: Spread the frosting evenly over your loaf cake.

Chocolate Shavings

Use a high-quality chocolate bar and a vegetable peeler to create long, thin shavings. Run the peeler along the edge of the chocolate bar, letting the shavings fall onto a clean plate or parchment paper. Use a sharp knife or grater to scrape the chocolate for smaller curls. Chill the shavings if needed to keep them firm before decorating.

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