Quick Double Chocolate Loaf Cake is a simple yet, delicious snack or dessert idea.
This tasty loaf cake is lush and moist while bursting with chocolate goodness!
Simple and Quick Double Chocolate Loaf Cake.
This is a simple recipe that boasts so much chocolate flavor.
While this loaf cake is amazing as is, you can easily top it with some fruit or a scoop of ice cream!
Did you try my recipe for Vegan Double Chocolate Cupcakes?
Those (really) tasty chocolate cupcakes are topped with chocolate frosting. Like with this chocolate loaf cake recipe, that cupcake recipe is also vegan.
To make this recipe you will need a 9 X 5″ loaf pan. You can find a variety of loaf pans here.
Frequently Asked Questions About Loaf Cakes.
While a cake can be a loaf, a loaf does not necessarily need to be a cake.
That is, not all loaves are cakes and not all cakes are loafs.
"Loaf" most commonly refers to the shaped of a baked recipes.
These baked recipes can included cakes, breads, and even meat.
A cake loaf is basically a cake baked as a loaf.
The most famous of cake loaves is arguably a pound cake.
This cake recipe is made similarly to a regular cake with the main difference being in the pan used to bake it in. Because of the size and shape of the pan, the cake may seem to be a bit denser to some.
Tips for making a loaf cake.
This recipe calls for using unsweetened cocoa powder. However, if you are looking for a less acidic and more deep chocolate flavor, you could try subbing Dutch process cocoa.
Here are some more great tips for you.
- This is a recipe that can benefit from double prepping the pan for nonstick. I use parchment paper that is lightly sprayed with nonstick spray.
- While this recipe uses a 9X5″ loaf an you can alternatively use mini loaf pans for individual sized loaves. You may need to make adjustments as needed when baking however.
- Brewed coffee is used in this recipe as a wet ingredient and to bring out the rich chocolate flavor in the loaf. You could alternatively use orange juice which would allow you to add an additional flavor to the loaf.
How to store chocolate loaf cake.
To maintain the moisture in this loaf cake, store it in an airtight container while still warm. If properly stored, this cake should keep for up to a week when refrigerated and longer if frozen.
By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.
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- No Bake Vegan Carrot Cake Bars
- Vegan Orange Pecan Bundt Cake
- How to Make Vegan Chocolate Chip Muffins
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- Peanut Butter Stuffed Dates
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- No Bake Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
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About this recipe for Double Chocolate Loaf Cake
This is a simple recipe for a double chocolate cake.
Both unsweetened cocoa and chocolate chips are used to make this double chocolate loaf cake.
This recipe is vegan, dairy free, and nut free.
It takes about ten minutes to make the cake. Baking the loaf cake should take about an hour.
Ingredients needed to make double chocolate loaf cake.
- Flax Seeds and hot water. Used as an egg replacement. Eggs (3) or another replacer can be used instead.
- Flour. All purpose was used to make my loaf cake.
- Baking Soda. Adds air to this recipe to make the cake fluffy.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder. Adds both flavor and color to this recipe.
- Brown Sugar. Add sweetness and richness to the flavor.
- Vegetable Oil. You can alternatively use canola oil or another neutral oil.
- Vanilla Extract. Added to help balance out the flavors.
- Coffee. Brewed coffee is added for moisture and flavor. Vegan milk can alternatively be used.
- Chocolate Chips. Vegan chocolate chips are recommended to make a vegan loaf cake.
How to make Quick Double Chocolate Loaf Cake
- Preheat your oven to 325 and prep a loaf pan for nonstick. I light to use parchment paper that is lightly sprayed with nonstick.
- Prepare you vegan egg by mixing together the flax seeds with the hot water. Set this bowl aside for about five minutes or until a get forms.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, use a whisk to mix together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder and the baking soda.
- Next, in a mixing bowl, beat together the oil with the brown sugar until combined. Add the vegan egg, coffee, and vanilla to the bowl and mix until just combined. Then add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Lastly, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Evenly distribute the ingredients in your prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes. If you are using the toothpick test, do so in more than one location on the loaf as the melting chocolate chips can give you a false result.
- Allow the loaf cake to sit in the pan before transferring to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Expert Tip👉 When lining your loaf pan with parchment paper, allow for two opposite sides of the parchment to overhand the sides of the loaf pan. This will make it easier for you to transfer the loaf cake for cooling.
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Quick Double Chocolate Loaf Cake, a tasty and easy dessert or snack recipe made with unsweetened cocoa and chocolate chips. Vegan friendly.
Quick Double Chocolate Loaf Cake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Flax Seeds - see post for details and alternatives.
- 3 tbsp Hot Water
- 1 cup Flour
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- ¾ cup Vegetable Oil - see post for details and alternatives.
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Coffee - see post for details and alternatives.
- ¾ cup Chocolate Chips - vegan
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and prep a loaf pan for nonstick. Prepare you vegan egg by mixing together the flax seeds with the hot water. Set this bowl aside for about five minutes or until a get forms.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, use a whisk to mix together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder and the baking soda.
- Next, in a mixing bowl, beat together the oil with the brown sugar until combined. Add the vegan egg, coffee, and vanilla to the bowl and mix until just combined. Then add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Lastly, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Evenly distribute the ingredients in your prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes. If you are using the toothpick test, do so in more than one location on the loaf as the melting chocolate chips can give you a false result.
- Allow the loaf cake to sit in the pan before transferring to a cooling rack to finish cooling.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition
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