Description
Irresistibly Delicious Chocolate Peppermint Loaf
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup boiling water
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk (more if needed)
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- Crushed candy canes or chocolate shavings (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, sour cream, milk, vegetable oil, vanilla, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the boiling water. The batter will be thin; this helps make the loaf moist and tender.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown too quickly, cover with foil.
- Allow the loaf to cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g
Keywords: Chocolate Peppermint Loaf