Buttermilk Chocolate Loaf Cake
This Buttermilk Chocolate Loaf Cake is a rich, moist breakfast treat, with the perfect balance of tangy buttermilk and chocolatey goodness. It’s easy to make and a sweet way to start the day!
Servings: loaf
Calories: 3009kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
Prepare the Pan and Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bread pan.
Mix the Batter
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and buttermilk, mixing until well combined.
- Add all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until fully incorporated.
Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared bread pan.
- Bake for 40–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Serve
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- If using three small loaf pans, bake for 35–40 minutes.
- If using an 8x4 or 9x5 loaf pan, bake for 40–60 minutes.
- You can add ⅓ cup of chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor.
Serving: 1gCalories: 3009kcalCarbohydrates: 409gProtein: 57gFat: 142gSaturated Fat: 72gPolyunsaturated Fat: 25gMonounsaturated Fat: 35gTrans Fat: 4gCholesterol: 598mgSodium: 3045mgPotassium: 1537mgFiber: 24gSugar: 214gVitamin A: 3715IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 599mgIron: 19mg
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