On creating this cake, Nigella Lawson explains, "I remember very strongly wanting to create what we call a loaf cake—and what is generally called a pound cake Stateside—that had a richness and squidginess of texture that this form of cake normally doesn't major in." And she did. GET THE RECIPE ►► https://f52.co/2Yhbd34Ingredients (Makes 8-10 Slices)1 cup soft unsalted butter1 2/3 cups dark brown sugar2 large eggs, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla extract4 ounces best bittersweet chocolate, melted1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking soda1 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling waterSUBSCRIBE TO FOOD52 ►► https://f52.co/2HN7Dp8CONNECT WITH FOOD52Web: https://food52.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/food52Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Food52Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/food52Twitter: https://twitter.com/Food52Food52 newsletter: https://f52.co/newsletterABOUT FOOD52As a one-stop shop for joyful living, Food52 connects discerning home cooks with the interests they're passionate about via award-winning food and lifestyle content across platforms. We provide our audience with the recipes and solutions they crave to eat thoughtfully, live joyfully, entertain beautifully, and travel differently.
