Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Chocolate Pecan Loaf, combining deep chocolate and crunchy pecans for a delightful treat. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, this easy-to-make loaf will impress everyone!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- a pinch of salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, ¾ cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Set this aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together ½ cup unsalted butter and 1 cup sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 3-4 minutes.
- Mix in 2 large eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with ½ cup of milk. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Gently fold in 1 cup of chopped pecans and 1 cup of chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in your preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 60 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of espresso powder. This loaf is delicious on its own but can be served warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled loaf for an elegant presentation.