Rich Chocolate Loaf Cake

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Rich Chocolate Loaf Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour (or almond flour for a gluten-free version)

  • 1 cup Granulated sweetener of choice (like monk fruit or erythritol)

  • ½ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp Baking powder

  • ½ tsp Baking soda

  • ½ tsp Salt

  • 2 large Eggs

  • ½ cup Milk of choice (almond, soy, or dairy)

  • ½ cup Melted coconut oil or butter

  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

  • ½ cup Hot coffee or boiling water (this “blooms” the cocoa for extra flavor)

For the “Unreal” Frosting:

  • 1 cup Confectioners’ sweetener (powdered)

  • ¼ cup Cocoa powder

  • 3 tbsp Melted butter or coconut oil

  • 2–3 tbsp Milk or heavy cream

  • ½ tsp Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare for Baking

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides for easy removal.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sweetener, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure there are no large cocoa clumps.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Form the Batter

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently pour in the hot coffee or boiling water and whisk by hand until the batter is smooth. (The batter will be thin—this is normal!)

5. Bake

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

6. Cool

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment paper and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.

7. Make the Frosting

In a medium bowl, whisk the powdered sweetener and cocoa powder. Add the melted butter, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Whisk until glossy and smooth. If it’s too thick, add the remaining milk one teaspoon at a time. Spread generously over the cooled cake.

Quick Tip

For the best texture, wait until the cake is entirely cool before adding the frosting, otherwise, it may melt into the cake (though it will still taste delicious!).

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