Chocolate Orange Bread

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If you’re looking for a unique and irresistible twist on traditional bread, this Chocolate Orange Bread is the perfect recipe for you. Combining the rich, velvety flavor of chocolate with the bright, citrusy zing of orange, this bread is a decadent treat that works as a breakfast, dessert, or afternoon snack. Easy to make and absolutely delicious, this recipe will soon become a family favorite.

Prep Time20

Active Time40

Total Time1

Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bright citrus notes, comfort food, rich and velvety

Yield:

Calories: 249kcal

Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 Tbsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg, lightly beaten and room temperature
3/4 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 Tbsp. frozen orange juice concentrate, undiluted
2 Tbsp. orange liqueur or 2 additional tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate
1 tsp. orange extract
Optional: orange marmalade or butter for serving

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease the inside of loaf pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
In medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, orange zest, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In large bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Stir in egg, buttermilk, orange juice concentrate, and orange extract. Stir until combined scraping sides as needed.
With the beaters on LOW speed, add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in batches until mixed. Do not over mix.
Spread batter into prepared loaf pan. Bake 35 - 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with dry crumbs. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Can be served warm.
Optional: serve with butter or orange marmalade. Enjoy!

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