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🍫 Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Loaf Cak 🍰
A dense, moist, and irresistibly rich loaf cake with a crinkly top and gooey interior—perfect for chocolate lovers!
🧁 Introduction:
This brownie loaf cake is the ultimate dessert hybrid—marrying the richness of brownies with the structure of a loaf cake. Baked in a simple foil tin or loaf pan, it’s the kind of indulgence you bake for a cozy night in, a potluck, or simply when chocolate cravings strike hard. It’s easy to prepare but delivers bakery-level results every time.
📜 History:
Brownies originated in the United States in the late 19th century. The earliest published recipes appeared in the early 1900s. While traditional brownies are baked flat in square pans, this loaf-style version adds a unique twist—elevating the gooey texture and giving each slice a satisfying crumb and edge.
📝 Ingredients:
🍫 Dry Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (95g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder (prefer Dutch-process for richness)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
🍬 Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs + 1 yolk (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60ml) hot water or hot brewed coffee (intensifies chocolate flavor)
🍫 Extras (Optional but heavenly):
- ½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips/chunks
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Pinch of espresso powder (enhances the cocoa notes)
🛠️ Tools Needed:
- 9×5” loaf pan (metal or disposable foil)
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Sifter or sieve
- Oven preheated to 350°F (175°C)
👨🍳 Instructions & Methods:
1. Prepare the Pan
Grease your loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper for easy release. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder (if using). Set aside.
3. Blend Sugars & Butter
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
4. Add Eggs
Beat in the eggs and yolk one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
5. Combine & Stir
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture gradually. Mix just until combined. Do not overmix to maintain a fudgy texture.
6. Add Hot Water/Coffee
Slowly pour in the hot water or coffee. Stir until the batter is smooth. It will be thick and shiny.
7. Fold in Extras
Gently fold in chocolate chips and/or nuts.
8. Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
9. Cool
Let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
- Slice thick for a rich dessert.
- Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or caramel.
- Dust with powdered sugar for elegance.
🧠 Benefits:
- Mood booster: Dark chocolate promotes serotonin.
- Antioxidant-rich: Cocoa contains flavonoids.
- Energy-dense: Perfect for a sweet pick-me-up.
- Easy to portion: The loaf style allows neat slicing.
🏗️ Formation:
This loaf forms a thick, crinkled crust thanks to the sugar and egg ratio, while remaining soft and chewy inside. The added yolk increases richness, and the loaf shape helps retain moisture during baking.
❤️ Chocolate Lovers Say:
- “It’s like eating a brownie and cake in one bite—my dream dessert!”
- “The crusty top and gooey center were absolutely perfect.”
- “Tastes even better the next day. I’m in love.”
🍽️ Nutrition (Approximate per Slice – 10 slices total):
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 34 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
(Values may vary depending on brands and optional add-ins.)
🔁 Methods Recap:
- Mix dry and wet separately.
- Combine gently.
- Bake until slightly underdone (carryover heat finishes cooking).
- Cool, slice, serve, swoon.
🧡 Final Conclusion:
This Fudgy Brownie Loaf Cake is a rich, elegant, and deeply satisfying dessert. It’s everything you love about brownies—crackly crust, gooey middle, rich cocoa depth—formed into a loaf for perfect presentation and easier storage. Simple ingredients, minimal effort, maximum indulgence.
💕 For the Lovers of Chocolate:
Whether you’re a midnight snacker, a holiday baker, or a lifelong chocophile, this loaf was made for you. It’s a hug in a pan—dense, fudgy, chocolate-packed love. Bake one, gift one, or keep both. You deserve it.
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