Almond-Studded Chocolate Loaf Recipe

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With rich chocolate flavor and a nutty topping, slices of this luscious loaf could be served as a dessert or sweet snack. I've also been known to give it as a gift.—Lisa Varner, Charleston, South Carolina

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Almond-Studded Chocolate Loaf Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 55 min. + cooling

Yield: 16 Servings

30 55 85

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 egg
1 cup 2% milk
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped almonds, divided
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, milk, brown sugar, oil and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in 1 cup almonds and 3/4 cup chocolate chips.
Spoon into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan. Sprinkle with remaining almonds and chips. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf (16 slices).

Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 252 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 161 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Almond-Studded Chocolate Loaf in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2010, p47