Description
Indulge in the rich, chocolatey goodness of this luscious treat that’s perfect for any day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C), grease and line a loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk buttermilk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixes: Gently fold in pecans and chocolate.
- Bake the Loaf: Bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool Down: Cool in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the Ganache: Simmer cream, pour over chocolate, and stir until smooth.
- Drizzle and Indulge: Drizzle ganache over the loaf, let it set, and slice to enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure not to overmix the batter for a moist cake.
- Store the cake in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg