Milk Chocolate Loaf
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to recipe when I want something rich and satisfying without spending all day in the kitchen. A homemade milk chocolate loaf is honestly hard to beat, and the best part is that it comes together in just over an hour from start to finish. The walnuts add a wonderful crunch and provide healthy fats that help with brain function, while the cocoa brings that deep, comforting flavor we all crave. What I love most is how forgiving this recipe is, even for beginner bakers, and the ingredients are simple pantry staples you probably already have at home. Trust me, one slice of this tender, chocolatey loaf and you'll be making it again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 100unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 150 mlmilk
- 50cocoa powder
- 200milk chocolate chips
- 5baking powder
- 1salt
- 100chopped walnuts
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 23cm loaf tin and line it with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: Use a silicone mat for easy release.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together the butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 5
Pour in the milk and mix until the batter is smooth.
- 6
Fold in the milk chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the top.
- 8
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
Tip: Optional: Wrap in a clean tea towel to retain moisture.
- 10
Transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for a decorative touch.
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