Chocolate Orange Bread Recipe

Indulge in this decadent Chocolate Orange Loaf – a healthier twist on a classic! This isn't your average cake; it boasts a rich, intensely chocolatey flavor without being overly sweet or heavy. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with zesty orange, it's the perfect guilt-free treat. Feel free to customize with your favorite additions like raisins, cranberries, nuts, or chocolate chips. A nutritious and unbelievably delicious way to satisfy your chocolate cravings!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 461.1 kcal
Protein 20g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chocolate Orange Bread

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How to Make Chocolate Orange Bread

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup whole wheat flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup packed light brown sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs.
  4. Add ½ cup orange juice, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and ¼ cup honey to the eggs. Whisk until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Zest 1 orange and add the zest to the batter. Stir in ½ cup of your choice of add-ins (raisins, cranberries, nuts, chocolate chips, or a combination).
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

180g

Fat

14g

Carbs

28g

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