Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 2 large eggs
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1/2 cup melted butter
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Loaf pan
– Rubber spatula
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s dive right into the fun part! First, I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease my loaf pan. Then, in a large mixing bowl, I combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. It’s important to whisk these dry ingredients well to ensure all the leavening agents are evenly distributed. It smells amazing already—like a chocolatey dream! At this point, I separate my dry ingredients into two bowls: one for chocolate and one for the vanilla loaf. (See the next page below to continue steps…)