Spray the inside of an 8” x 4” loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pour the batter inside and smooth out the top.
Bake the cake in the middle of the oven for for 40 to 45 minutes or until a toothpick runs clean when probed into the cake.
Brush a thin layer of simple syrup or honey over the cake and allow the cake to cool completely before serving or frosting.
In a clean mixing bowl, blend together the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend on high speed for 5 minutes or until the frosting is white in color and fluffy.
Add the cocoa powder to the frosting and blend again for another two minutes until fully incorporated.
Once the cake has cooled completely, smooth the chocolate frosting onto the cake with a spatula. Top the cake with your favorite sprinkles.