Chocolate Buttermilk Loaf Cake with White Chocolate Glaze
A small batch chocolate buttermilk loaf cake with a soft, tender crumb and rich cocoa flavor, finished with a silky white chocolate glaze.
Pin Recipe
Print Recipe
Equipment
- 8×4 inch (20×10 cm) loaf pan
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 125 g
- ½ cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder 50 g
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup granulated sugar 150 g
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter 125 ml
- 1 cup buttermilk 250 ml
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze
- 2.6 oz white chocolate chopped (75 g)
- 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter 20 g
- Chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
Let's make the cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×4 inch (20×10 cm) loaf pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt until evenly combined.1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened Dutch-processed cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon salt
- In a separate bowl, whisk 1 large egg, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter, 1 cup buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth.1 large egg, ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk gently until just combined. Do not overmix. A few small lumps are fine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake on the center rack for 35 –40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and transfer to a wire rack. Allow to cool completely before glazing.
Let's make the glaze
- For the glaze, gently melt 2.6 oz white chocolate and 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter together in short microwave bursts or over a hot water bath, stirring until smooth.2.6 oz white chocolate, 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and sprinkle with Chocolate shavings. Let it set at room temperature for 15–25 minutes before slicing.Chocolate shavings
Nutrition
Serving: 12Servings | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 239kcal
