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Double Chocolate Loaf Recipe

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This super decadent and rich double chocolate loaf recipe is all you’ve ever wanted and dreamed of in a dessert that pairs super well with all the summer berries that are in season right now.

This is the best double chocolate loaf cake

After the incredible last week I had with my cookbook launch (more about that here and don’t forget to enter the super awesome giveaway that’s happening here) it is time to celebrate, and this double chocolate loaf cake is more than worthy of serving for a celebration.

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Made with two kinds of chocolate (chocolate chips and cocoa powder) and a hint of coffee added to bring out even more intense chocolate flavors, this loaf is pretty much the best chocolate loaf ever. When I first made the loaf, I could not stop eating it, every time I’d walk by I’d have a little bite. I literally had to give it to my hubby to take to work because I was in fear I would eat the whole thing by myself, it’s THAT good!

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And is it just me, or if the word ‘loaf’ is in the recipe title do you automatically associate it with being ‘healthier’? I know it’s not, but I like to think it is, because that justifies having more than one piece, right? LOL. But seriously, I have a love of baking loaves, there’s something homey and romantic feeling about making a delicious loaf – just like with this zucchini banana nutella swirl loaf from last year, they’re so yummy and great for sharing at family gatherings or with coworkers.

The most delicious double chocolate loaf recipe

A note I would make about this loaf is that after baking it and letting it cool, the top forms a little bit of a crust and does sink in a little (which is totally a-ok) and what I like to do is cut the loaf in 8-10 pieces, and then cut each slice in half for prettier serving.

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This double chocolate loaf is super dense and chocolatey bite after bite, it goes great with summer berries. Here I’m serving it with raspberries, but it would also go great with strawberries, blueberries, blackberries – basically it would go great with any berries you have on hand (or it would even go great with cherries)!

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Yield: 8-10 slices

Double Chocolate Loaf Recipe

Double Chocolate Loaf Recipe

This super decadent and rich double chocolate loaf recipe is all you’ve ever wanted and dreamed of in a dessert that pairs super well with all berries.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (abt. 6 oz)
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), unsalted
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup hot brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup hot water

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper and then spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • In a microwave safe bowl add chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between each 30 second interval until the chocolate and butter are smooth and creamy (about 1 minute and 30 seconds).
  • Add brown sugar and vanilla extract and stir to combine.
  • Next, add in eggs and stir to combine.
  • Then add in flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda and stir to combine.
  • Slowly pour in coffee and hot water, and stir to combine. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes (until a the loaf is baked almost through but has a slight jiggle to the center still).
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting and serving.
  • Serve with fresh berries

    • Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    8

    Serving Size:

    1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 375Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 186mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 2gSugar: 34gProtein: 5g

    Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.

    © Sweetphi
    Cuisine: American / Category: Dessert

    Recipe slightly adapted from Nigella Lawson’s recipe for dense chocolate loaf cake.

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    1. Vidushi says

      Hey! This is a great recipe, thanks a lot for posting it. I’ve made this loaf twice now. The first time it came out to be pretty perfect for my taste. The second time, however, the brown sugar has collected at the bottom in the finished loaf ( there is a bit of a gooey, sugary residue at the bottom in parts? because of which the sweetness in the cake is slightly uneven. Do you know why that might have happened?
      I use a convection microwave to bake.

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      • Sweetphi says

        So glad you liked this recipe!! It sounds like perhaps in the second loaf the ingredients weren’t mixed thoroughly? that’s the only thing I can think of.

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        • Vidushi says

          I see. I should perhaps mix the melted chocolate and sugar better before I add the flour in. The rise of the cake wasnt as good either this time. I also might have greased my pan a bit too much, I’m not sure if that causes any problems.
          Thanks a lot for getting back to me. The cake still tastes great, I just wanted to perfect it because its a wonderful recipe. Do you think I could add in some chopped walnuts to this? Would I need to adjust any other ingredients to do that?

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    2. Krystle Nelson says

      Delicious recipe but the texture wasn’t as moist and as dense as I had hope, I think ill replace the butter with oil next time. Cheers for the recipe nonetheless x

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    4. Sebby says

      Can you just substitute gluten free flour to make this gluten free? Just tried your GF pumpkin bread recipe and it was amazing!

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    5. Helen says

      It’s a loved cake in our house now. I half the ingredients in a 1lb tin as only 2 of us and its so nice it gets scoffed very quickly. Thanks

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    6. Vivian says

      I’m so going to duplicate this Valentine menu !!Having it outside on my patio with lots of vintage Japanese lanterns hanging and candles in vintage mason jars all around,antique candle holders on table and CDs of selected love songs I have burned specially for that day,Inscence also!Yes I’m a nutty romantic!Have a lovely and blessed ValentinesDay -All 3 of you❤️❤️??

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      • Sweetphi says

        Wowza, your Valentines day plans sound so romantic and beautiful 🙂 And thank you so much for your well wishes for the three of us 😉 Hope your Valentine’s Day is amazing!

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    7. Tanya says

      Once I start with your recipes, I can’t stop! I made this with half King Arthur ‘ s Black Cocoa and half regular cocoa! WOW – dark chocolate heaven! Sorry…we didn’t wait until it cooled completely before enjoying! 😉

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    8. Sarah says

      I’m definitely not concerned about a sunken top when dense and chocolatey are the other adjectives in the recipe. Love this! Just gorgeous!

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    10. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

      Daaaang, this double chocolate loaf looks bomb, Phi!! Total delicious decadence!! I can see how walking past this and NOT having a slice would be impossible! Love how moist and chocolaty this beauty is! Perfection!
      P.s. I won a copy of your cookbook on Sarah’s site! SO excited to cook from it!! Cheers! 🙂

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    12. Cassie says

      This looks so good! And wicked easy….I love anything with melted butter so you don’t have to wait for it to soften!

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