Quick & Easy Sugar-Free Chocolate Loaf Cake

This Quick & Easy Sugar-Free Chocolate Loaf Cake is rich, moist, and deeply chocolatey—without any refined sugar. It’s perfect for anyone watching their sugar intake but still craving a delicious homemade treat. Simple ingredients, one bowl, and ready in under an hour!

 Recipe Overview

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Bake Time: 35–40 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 8 slices

 Ingredients

1½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup granulated sugar-free sweetener (erythritol or monk fruit)

2 large eggs

½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)

⅓ cup oil (vegetable or coconut oil)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup hot water or hot coffee

Optional Add-ins

Sugar-free chocolate chips

Chopped nuts

Dark chocolate drizzle (sugar-free)

 Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease or line a loaf pan.

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

Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.

Slowly stir in hot water or coffee until the batter is well combined (batter will be thin).

Pour into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing.

 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per slice)

Calories: 150–170 kcal

Carbohydrates: 18–20 g

Net Carbs: 10–12 g (depending on sweetener)

Protein: 4–5 g

Fat: 8–9 g

Sugar: 1 g or less

Fiber: 3 g

• Nutrition values vary depending on sweetener and add-ins used.
•  Baking Tips
• Hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor (doesn’t taste like coffee).
• Do not overbake to keep the cake moist.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
•  Storage
• Room Temperature: 2–3 days
• Refrigerator: 5 days
• Freezer: Up to 2 months