1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk or buttermilk
Add-ins
½ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (optional but recommended)
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Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter, Sugar, and Cream Cheese
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and both sugars until light and fluffy — about 3–4 minutes. This step is key to achieving a soft, even crumb.
Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla.
Step 5: Alternate Dry and Wet
Add the dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined.
Step 6: Fold in Chocolate Chips
If using, fold in chocolate chips for pockets of melty richness in every bite.
Step 7: Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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