Orange Chocolate Tea Loaf
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to recipe when I want something special but don't have hours to spend baking. The combination of bright orange and rich dark chocolate is absolutely magical, and honestly, it comes together in under an hour from start to finish. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants that make this treat feel a little bit indulgent and a little bit good for you. The orange juice and zest keep everything moist and tender, while the walnuts add a nice crunch. It's perfect for afternoon tea or wrapped up as a homemade gift, and the best part is you probably have most of these ingredients in your kitchen right now.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(null)
- 150 ggranulated sugar(null)
- 100 gunsalted butter, softened(null)
- 150 gdark chocolate chips(null)
- 100 mlorange juice(null)
- 2 slicesorange zest(grated)
- 2 eggeggs(null)
- 1 mlvanilla extract(null)
- 1 tspbaking powder(null)
- 0 gsalt(null)
- 50 gorange marmalade(null)
- 50 gchopped walnuts(null)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Grease a 20cm loaf pan and line it with parchment paper.
Tip: For even browning, use a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to sift dry ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together butter, orange juice, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to incorporate all ingredients.
- 4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a dense loaf.
- 5
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir until smooth and glossy.
- 6
Fold the melted chocolate into the batter until well combined.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid developing the gluten in the flour.
- 7
Add the orange zest, orange marmalade, and chopped walnuts to the batter and fold until just combined.
Tip: Make sure to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to ensure the batter is evenly distributed.
- 9
Bake for 30 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 160°C (320ºfF) and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the loaf frequently to avoid overbaking.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Let the loaf cool completely before slicing and serving.
- 11
Slice and serve.
Tip: Optional: dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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