Vanilla Chocolate Loaf Cake

Place the rack in the middle position so the cake bakes evenly.

Fold the foil slightly over the edge so the cake is easier to lift out.

Sift the baking powder briefly or mix it in very well so there are no pockets of leavening.

If all ingredients are at room temperature, the mixture will come together more smoothly.

Do not overmix, otherwise the cake will become dense.

If the top is browning too much, loosely cover with foil after about 40 minutes.

Run a knife gently around the edge to loosen if the pan was greased.

Goes well with powdered sugar, chocolate glaze or a few extra chocolate shavings on top.