Dense & Dark Chocolate Loaf Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a large bowl, cream together the melted butter and sugar until well combined.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.

Fold in the dark chocolate chips.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.