Chocolate Loaf Cake With Buttercream Frosting – a delicious recipe with cocoa powder, butter, caster sugar, flour, baking powder, eggs. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Baking & Desserts
Servings:persons
1
Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Grease a 2 lb loaf pan and line with parchment. Place the cocoa powder in a bowl and add 3 tbsp boiling water. Mix into a thick, smooth paste, adding a little more water if necessary. Allow to cool slightly.
2
Place 13 tbsp butter in a mixing bowl and add the sugar, flour, baking powder, eggs and cocoa paste. Mix with a mixer for 2-3 mins, until the mixture is soft and creamy. Spoon into thepan and smooth out the top.
3
Bake for about 35 mins, until well risen, springy to the touch, and slightly shrinking from the side of the pan. Allow to cool for 5 mins in the pan, then remove, and cool completely on a wire rack.
4
Beat the powdered sugar and 6 tbsp butter until soft and creamy. Beat in 2 tsp boiling water, until the mixture is soft, light and spreadable. Spread the buttercream over the cake. Dust with cocoa powder.
1169
kcal
Calories
65
g
Fat
139
g
Carbs
17
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 7 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 40 g cocoa powder, plus extra for sprinkling, 275 g butter, softened, 175 g caster sugar, 200 g self-raising flour, and more.
Yes, Chocolate Loaf Cake With Buttercream Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.
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