Chocolate Loaf Cake

Course: Breakfast, Cakes, Dessert

Cuisine: International

Diet: Kosher, Low Salt

Keyword: chocolate loaf cake, chocolate loaf cake recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 35

Total Time: 50

Servings: servings

Calories: 858kcal

Author: Timea

This chocolate loaf cake is hiding a delicious secret ingredient that will surprise and delight you. Get ready for a flavour explosion!

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Equipment

1 mixing bowl
1 electric hand mixer
1 loaf baking pan

Ingredients

3 pcs eggs free range
150 g sugar granulate
16 g vanilla sugar sachet
130 g Greek yoghurt full fat
1 pinch salt sea salt
200 g flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
70 g cocoa powder
150 ml sunflower oil
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 teaspoon orange essence
100 g dark chocolate chips
80 g mixed dried fruits

Instructions

Combine the eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, and pinch of salt in a mixing bowl and using an electric mixer, beat the mixture for 2-3 minutes, or until it becomes light, and pale yellow in colour.
Mix in the Greek yogurt until it is fully incorporated into the mixture.
Fold in the flour and baking powder until just combined. Add the orange and vanilla essences, along with the cocoa powder, and gently fold them into the batter until fully combined.
Pour in the sunflower oil and mix until it's fully incorporated into the batter.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips and dried fruits.
Pour the batter into a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
Place the loaf pan in the oven, preheated to 170°C (fan-assisted) (340 F), and bake for 35 minutes.
Remove the cake from the loaf pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.

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Notes

Feel free to use your favourite dried fruits, such as cranberries, raisins, apricots, or dates. You can even add some chopped nuts for extra crunch and flavour.

If you prefer a milder chocolate flavour, you can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate instead.

After the baking time is complete, it's wise to perform the toothpick test. Insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean or with a few dry crumbs, the cake is done.

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