Chocolate Tea Cake Recipe
Chocolate Tea Cake Recipe creates a moist, chocolate-flavored loaf using cocoa, buttermilk, and chocolate chips. It offers a rich yet tender texture that pairs well with tea or coffee. Simple ingredients combine easily to produce a delicious treat suitable for snacking or dessert. This cake stores well and can be enjoyed fresh or reheated for a comforting experience anytime.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls (large and medium)
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Rubber spatula
- Wire cooling rack
- Sifter (for powdered sugar)
- Toothpick or cake tester
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Get The Oven Ready
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). While it’s heating, grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or just line it with parchment paper if you prefer less cleanup.
Mix The Dry Stuff
- In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Give it a quick stir and set it aside.
Cream The Butter And Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture turns light and fluffy. This usually takes around 2–3 minutes with an electric mixer.
Add The Egg, Buttermilk, And Vanilla
- Crack in the egg, then pour in the buttermilk and vanilla. Mix until everything is combined. If it looks a little curdled don’t worry, that’s totally normal.
Combine Wet And Dry
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or mix on low until everything comes together. Try not to over mix.
Fold In The Chocolate Chips
- Toss in the chocolate chips and fold them in until they’re spread evenly through the batter.
Time To Bake
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Smooth out the top, then pop it in the oven for about 40–45 minutes. It’s ready when a toothpick poked in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Let It Cool
- Once it’s out of the oven, let the loaf sit in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, move it to a wire rack to cool all the way down.
Finish And Enjoy
- If you’re using powdered sugar, sift a little over the top once the cake is completely cool. Slice it up and enjoy!