Mix the cake batter ... Adding a half cup of mini chocolate chips to this chocolate brownie loaf cake is 100% optional. They simply add a little bit of texture to the cake's super fine crumb.

It's lighter than fudge brownies, but every bit as fudgy ... It takes only about 20 minutes to mix up the batter for this ...

Or just having a day when only chocolate cake will do? This five-ingredient chocolate loaf cake is the answer ... cocoa and salt over the mixture, mix gently to just combine and then beat thoroughly.