Milk Chocolate Fruit Loaf
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This milk chocolate fruit loaf is my go to recipe when I want something indulgent but still packed with real fruit. The mixed berries add natural antioxidants while keeping things deliciously moist, and the whole thing comes together in just an hour from start to finish. What I love most is how simple it is to make with ingredients you probably already have at home, so there's no special shopping trip required. The melted milk chocolate creates this wonderful richness that pairs perfectly with the tartness of the berries, making every slice feel like a little treat.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 150unsweetened applesauce
- 100milk
- 2large eggs
- 250melted milk chocolate
- 200mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- 5baking powder
- 2salt
- 120unsalted butter, softened
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20x20cm loaf pan and set it aside.
Tip: Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Whisk until well combined.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, and melted milk chocolate.
Tip: Make sure the chocolate is fully incorporated.
- 4
Add the applesauce to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
- 5
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 6
Gently fold in the mixed berries.
Tip: Be careful not to crush the berries.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- 8
Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Tip: Let the loaf cool completely before slicing.
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