This recipe is so good, I’ve cooked it four times this month — and it NEVER gets old!
Moist, rich, deeply chocolatey, and unbelievably simple. Perfect for gifting, snacking, or satisfying late-night cravings!
⭐ INGREDIENTS
Dry Ingredients
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
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2 large eggs
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½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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½ cup whole milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Finishing Touch
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½ cup boiling water (YES — this is the secret to that shiny crackly top!)
👩🍳 INSTRUCTIONS
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a loaf pan or line it with foil (as in your photo).
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together:
✔ flour
✔ sugar
✔ cocoa
✔ baking powder
✔ baking soda
✔ salt
Make sure there are no lumps, especially in the cocoa.
3️⃣ Add Wet Ingredients
Add:
✔ eggs
✔ oil or melted butter
✔ milk
✔ vanilla
Mix until just combined — no overmixing!
