This unique chocolate quick bread is a delightful twist on traditional baking, using warm mashed potatoes to create an incredibly moist and tender crumb. The combination of unsweetened chocolate, sweet butter, and honey results in a rich, deep cocoa flavor that isn’t overly sweet. The potatoes add body and keep the loaf fresh for days. It’s perfect for a cozy afternoon snack with coffee, a special breakfast treat, or as an impressive yet simple dessert. The texture is dense yet light, with a beautiful dark crust. Easy to mix up, this recipe proves that pantry staples can create something truly indulgent and memorable.
Chocolate Quick Bread
Description
This unique chocolate quick bread is a delightful twist on traditional baking, using warm mashed potatoes to create an incredibly moist and tender crumb. The combination of unsweetened chocolate, sweet butter, and honey results in a rich, deep cocoa flavor that isn't overly sweet. The potatoes add body and keep the loaf fresh for days. It&# 226;ÂÂs perfect for a cozy afternoon snack with coffee, a special breakfast treat, or as an impressive yet simple dessert. The texture is dense yet light, with a beautiful dark crust. Easy to mix up, this recipe proves that pantry staples can create something truly indulgent and memorable.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan.
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Melt the unsweetened chocolate and sweet butter together in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, stirring until smooth and fully combined. Let cool slightly.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until they are light in color and thick in texture.
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Beat the melted chocolate mixture, honey, warm mashed potatoes, rum (or orange juice), vanilla, and orange peel into the eggs until well blended.
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In a separate small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and gently fold together until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until the top feels springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Allow the bread to sit in the pan for 10 minutes before removing it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 562.1kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 34.0g53%
- Saturated Fat 20.0g100%
- Cholesterol 136.2mg46%
- Sodium 175.4mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 56.4g19%
- Dietary Fiber 6.8g28%
- Sugars 40.2g
- Protein 7.1g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
