Rich Chocolate Loaf Cake Recipe

Name: Rich Chocolate Loaf Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco is good); 2 1/2 cups sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 5 large eggs; 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules; 1/4 cup very hot water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup sifted baking cocoa; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature; 1 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco is good)
2 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
5 large eggs
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1/4 cup very hot water
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sifted baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips

1
Set oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
3
Generously grease two 9 x 5-inch loaf pans or 6 mini loaf pans (for greasing see my Pan Release posted on this site).
4
In a large bowl cream butter, shortening, sugar and vanilla until fluffy; add in eggs one at a time beating well after each addition scraping the bowl frequently.
5
Dissolve the coffee granules in hot water.
6
Sift together the flour, cocoa, salt and baking powder; add alternately with coffee and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, beating until well blended.
7
Mix in the chocolate chips.
8
Divide the batter equally between well-greased prepared baking pans.
9
Bake for 1 hour (for 9x5-in) or 40 minutes (for mini loaf pans).
10
Cool 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

1971

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

209

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening (Crisco is good), 2 1/2 cups sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and more.

Yes, Rich Chocolate Loaf Cake 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.

Rich Chocolate Loaf Cake

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