Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Chocolate Loaf Cake with Whipped Ganache. A moist chocolate cake topped with a fluffy ganache, this dessert is a true delight for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted and slightly cooled)
Whipped Ganache:
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract. Add the sour cream and melted chocolate, mixing until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, and mix until just combined.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and prepare ganache: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. To make the whipped ganache, heat the heavy cream until simmering, pour over chopped chocolate, let sit, then whip until light and fluffy.
- Finish and serve: Spread the whipped ganache over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate in both the cake and ganache.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
