INGREDIENTS
- 350 g sugar (1¾ cups) – I used 330 g
- 2 large eggs
- 125 ml oil (½ cup)
- 190 ml milk (¾ cup)
- 100 g yogurt (⅓ cup)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (10 ml)
- 250 g all-purpose flour (2 cups)
- 90 g unsweetened cocoa powder (1 cup)
- 2 tsp baking powder (10 g)
- 5 g baking soda
- ½ tbsp instant coffee
- 250 ml hot water (1 cup)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add the eggs and sugar to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the oil, milk, yogurt and vanilla extract.
- Mix until well combined.
- Sift together the flour and cocoa powder.
- Add the baking powder, baking soda, salt and instant coffee.
- Mix for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Add the hot water and mix just until combined.
- Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 35–40 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool completely.
INGREDIENTS FOR CHOCOLATE GANACHE
- 175 g chocolate chips
- 125 ml hot heavy cream
INSTRUCTIONS FOR GANACHE
- Pour the hot heavy cream over the chocolate chips.
- Let it rest for 2–3 minutes.
- Mix until the ganache becomes smooth and glossy.
LET’S PUT IT TOGETHER
- Chill the ganache in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Place the cooled cake on a serving plate.
- Pour the prepared chocolate ganache over the cake.
- Spread the ganache evenly.
- Your rich and decadent Chocolate Loaf Cake is ready.
- Enjoy!
