Chocolate-Raspberry Loaf Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 12 slices
🥖 Category: Breads
🔍 Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Raspberries, Berries, Fruit, Christmas, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours
Description:
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and tangy raspberries with this Chocolate-Raspberry Loaf recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and flavorful loaf is a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone craving for more. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, this recipe is sure to impress!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup spreadable fruit (raspberry)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare loaf pan: Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.
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Melt chocolate and butter: In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.
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Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the chopped walnuts and mix well.
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Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate medium-sized bowl, lightly beat the eggs with a wire whisk. Add the milk, spreadable fruit (raspberry), and vanilla extract, then beat until well blended.
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Mix wet and dry ingredients: Add the melted chocolate and butter mixture, as well as the milk mixture, to the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir just until moistened, being careful not to overmix.
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Pour batter: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
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Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
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Remove and cool completely: After 10 minutes, remove the loaf from the pan and let it cool completely on the wire rack before slicing.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 333
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6.2g
- Cholesterol: 47.6mg
- Sodium: 221.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 44.5g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Sugar: 22.8g
- Protein: 5.9g
Enjoy your Chocolate-Raspberry Loaf!
Whether you’re enjoying a slice with your morning coffee or serving it as a dessert after dinner, this Chocolate-Raspberry Loaf is sure to become a favorite in your household. Share it with friends and family or savor it all to yourself—it’s simply irresistible!
