Orange-Chocolate Loaf ~ Drenched in Orange Syrup ! This is an easy Orange-Chocolate dessert which can be served on it’s own or with a bit of cream

Chocolate is an all season treat, right? Orange might not be, but combined with Chocolate it is one of the most loved treats. This Orange-Chocolate Loaf will soon be a family favorite.

The baked Chocolate loaf is drenched in an Orange syrup, making it the ideal dessert or tea time treat to serve on it’s own.

I do like a little whipped cream with mine as the Loaf is quite sweet. A very lightly sweetened whipped cream, balances the sweetness perfectly.

My son has recently started being a huge fan of anything Orange-Chocolate. I, on the other hand am not crazy over this combination in chocolate bars.

But in a dessert ? Oh, yes, I am always game !

I serve the Loaf at room temperature during the warmer months and slightly warmer on a chilly evening.

And I might even add a scoop of Vanilla ice-cream to mine – delicious ! The ice-cream melts into the slices and taste fantastic.

This is the first time since I started baking the Orange-Chocolate Loaf, that I served it upside-down.

It is not like a loaf of bread with a round top when baked. Therefore I simply tipped it over when I transferred the loaf to the serving board – removed the lining and voila !

A bit of whipped cream and some sprinkles and the loaf was ready to serve. I  prefer it the upside-down way, as it looks better.

You might also like these Chocolate treat recipes:

• Chocolate Orange Marble Cake
• Magic Chocolate Custard Bars
• Mini Mexican Chocolate Bundts
• “Unbeetable” Chocolate Cake

Orange-Chocolate Loaf

Orange-Chocolate Loaf

Linda Nortje

Orange-Chocolate Loaf ~ Drenched in Orange Syrup ! This is an easy Orange-Chocolate dessert which can be served on it's own or with a bit of cream

5 from 4 votes

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Course Dessert

Cuisine South-African

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Additional Time for Sauce 5 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

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Servings 1 Medium Loaf

Calories 498.5 kcal

Ingredients

  

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LOAF:

• 1 cup Unsalted Butter
• 1 ¼ cup Caster Sugar Superfine Sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 cups Flour
• 1 TB Cocoa Powder
• 1 ½ t Baking Powder
• ¼ t Salt
• ¼ cup Chocolate Chips

SAUCE:

• ½ cup Sugar
• 2 TB Unsalted Butter
• ¾ cup Orange Juice

Instructions

 

LOAF:

• Preheat the oven to 180 deg C (350 deg F) – line and spray a medium loaf pan with cooking oil
• Beat together the Butter and Caster Sugar until light and creamy – add the Eggs one-by-one, beating after each addition
• In a separate bowl, sift together the Flour, Cocoa, Baking Powder and Salt – fold into the Butter mixture and stir in the Chocolate Chips – pour batter into the prepared pan
• Bake 55 – 60 minutes or until a tester comes out clean – remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes

SAUCE:

• Meanwhile make the Sauce : Boil together the Sugar, Butter and Orange Juice, stirring regularly, for about 3 – 5 minutes until syrupy
• Leaving the loaf in the pan – cut small slits in the top – pour over the Orange Sauce and let stand until cooled
• Transfer to a serving dish and serve with whipped cream or as is

Nutrition Facts

Orange-Chocolate Loaf

Amount per Serving

Calories

498.5

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

24.1

g

37

%

Saturated Fat

 

14.6

g

91

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

7.7

g

Carbohydrates

 

68.6

g

23

%

Fiber

 

1.4

g

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

LINDA