Moist Chocolate Loaf Cake

Ingredients :

• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (50g) cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
• ½ cup (120ml) hot coffee or hot water

Instructions : 

1. 1. Preheat & Prepare:
      • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
      • Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
   1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
      • In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   1. Combine Wet Ingredients:
      • In a separate large bowl, whisk sugar, brown sugar, and oil until well combined.
      • Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition.
      • Stir in vanilla extract.
   1. Incorporate Dry & Wet Mixtures:
      • Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix gently.
      • Pour in the buttermilk and mix again.
      • Add the remaining dry ingredients, then stir in the hot coffee or water until the batter is smooth.
      • 1. Bake:
           • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
           • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
        1. Cool & Serve:
           • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
           • Slice and enjoy!