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.