Prepare The Chocolate Cake

-Preheat The Oven and Prepare The Pan

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
• Grab a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper with an overhang. Set it aside.

-Mix The Dry Ingredients

• In a medium mixing bowl, sift all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to balance the sweetness.
• Add espresso or instant coffee to deepen the flavor.
• Whisk to combine thoroughly and set it aside.

-Prepare The Wet Ingredients

• In another large mixing bowl, add in the melted butter, crack the eggs, and add the granulated and brown sugar.
• Then add vanilla essence and milk.
• Whisk until everything is smooth and fully combined.

-Mix Batter and Add Chocolate Chips

• Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet mixture and stir with a whisk or spatula.
• Keep folding gently until the batter looks smooth with no dry patches or flour left.
• Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and gently mix until evenly combined.

-Bake and Cool The Loaf Cake

• Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
• Remove the baked loaf cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
• Lift the chocolate loaf cake out using the parchment overhang and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before pouring the ganache.

Make The Chocolate Ganache

-Heat Up Heavy Cream

• Grab a small saucepan and heat up the heavy cream until it begins to simmer.
• Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.

-Melt The Chocolate and Cool

• Place the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl and pour the hot cream over the chocolate.
• Let the cream sit on the chocolate for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Stir gently until the chocolate is fully melted and the ganache looks smooth and glossy.
• Allow the ganache to cool and thicken slightly before using.

-Assemble, Set, and Serve

• Pour and Spread Ganache
• Pour the ganache over the cooled loaf cake.
• Spread the chocolate ganache over the cake with a spatula or the back of a spoon, letting some drip naturally down the sides.

-Set, Slice, and Serve!

• Let the ganache set at room temperature. Alternatively, you can chill the cake briefly in the refrigerator.
• Slice the chocolate loaf cake into desired portions and serve it alongside a hot cup of coffee, tea, or a scoop of ice cream!