1-Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan to get started on this easy double chocolate loaf cake.

2-Sift together dry ingredients: Sift together 140 grams of all-purpose flour, 50 grams of unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and an optional 1/8 teaspoon of salt in a large bowl.

3-Whisk eggs and sugar: In another bowl, whisk 2 large eggs at room temperature with 210 grams of granulated sugar until well combined.

4-Add wet ingredients: Add 135 grams of partially melted unsalted butter, 120 grams of whole milk at room temperature, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract, and 60 grams of hot water to the egg mixture, blending until smooth this step ensures the cake stays moist.

5-Combine and pour: Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture gently, stirring just until mixed to keep the texture tender, then pour into the prepared pan.

6-Bake and cool: Bake for about 39 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean, then cool in the pan for 20 minutes before moving to a wire rack.