This Chocolate Teacake is a comforting, old-fashioned dessert that feels like a warm hug in every bite. Dense yet tender, the crumb is deeply chocolatey, enriched with butter and buttermilk for a luxurious texture. The addition of plumped currants and crunchy pecans provides delightful bursts of sweetness and chew. It’s the kind of cake that pairs beautifully with a steaming cup of coffee or tea. Simple to make with pantry staples, this loaf is ideal for sharing with friends or enjoying as a special treat on weekend afternoons. A timeless recipe that brings homemade warmth to your table.
Chocolate Teacake
Description
This Chocolate Teacake is a comforting, old-fashioned dessert that feels like a warm hug in every bite. Dense yet tender, the crumb is deeply chocolatey, enriched with butter and buttermilk for a luxurious texture. The addition of plumped currants and crunchy pecans provides delightful bursts of sweetness and chew. It&# 226;ÂÂs the kind of cake that pairs beautifully with a steaming cup of coffee or tea. Simple to make with pantry staples, this loaf is ideal for sharing with friends or enjoying as a special treat on weekend afternoons. A timeless recipe that brings homemade warmth to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350ðF (175ðC). Grease and flour a 7x5x3-inch loaf pan.
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In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract, beating until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
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Beat in the egg until well combined.
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Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
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Gently fold in the drained currants and chopped pecans.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
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Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1086.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 47.1g73%
- Saturated Fat 28.1g141%
- Cholesterol 155.3mg52%
- Sodium 3168.9mg133%
- Total Carbohydrate 156.0g52%
- Dietary Fiber 11.8g48%
- Sugars 39.9g
- Protein 22.6g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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