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MARBLED CHOCOLATE TEABREAD

This chocolate bread has a mild taste of citrus and oranges. The cocoa powder and caster sugar make this cake so sweet and chocolaty. It is balanced by the grated rind of orange and its juice. This is indeed perfect bread for the family.
Makes :
10 slices

Preparation Time :
40 minutes

Cooking Time :
2 hours

Preparation Method :

  • Grease a loaf tin and line the base and sides with greaseproof paper.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy, then gradually beat in the eggs, beating well after each addition. Fold in the flour.
  • Transfer half of the mixture to another bowl and beat in the orange rind, juice and orange flower water, if using.
  • Break the chocolate into pieces, put into a small bowl and place over a pan of simmering water. Stir until the chocolate melts.
  • Stir into the remaining cake mixture with the cocoa powder.
  • Put alternate spoonfuls of the two mixtures into the prepared tin.
  • Use a knife to swirl through the mixture to make a marbled effect, then level the surface.
  • Bake at 180°C (350°F) mark 4 for 1¼  - 1½  hours, until well risen and firm to the touch.
  • Turn out on to a wire rack to cool. Serve cut in slices.

INGREDIENTS

  • 225 grams  butter
  • 225 grams  caster sugar
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 225 grams self-raising flour
  • Finely grated rind of 1 large orange
  • 15 ml  orange juice
  • Few drops orange flower water (optional)
  • 75 grams  plain chocolate
  • 15 ml cocoa powder

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