Almond-Studded Chocolate Loaf

PREP:  30 Minutes  BAKE:  55 Minutes + 10 Minutes Cooling

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 1% Milk

3/4 cup packed Dark Brown Sugar

1/3 cup Corn Oil

1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract

*1 cup + 2 tablespoons chopped Almonds, divided

3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Miniature Semisweet Chocolate Chips, divided

Other Items Needed:

Large Bowl

Small Bowl

Whisk (optional)

Cooking Spray

9-in. x 5-in. Loaf Pan

Toothpick (optional)

Wire Rack (optional)

Perfect Loaf to Satisfy ANY Sweet Tooth!

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large bowl, COMBINE the Flour, Cocoa, Baking Powder, Salt & Baking Soda.

 

• In a small bowl, WHISK Egg, Milk, Brown Sugar, Oil & Extract.

 

• STIR into the dry ingredients just until moistened.
• FOLD in 1 cup Almonds & 3/4 cup Chocolate Chips.
• SPOON into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf pan.

 

• SPRINKLE with remaining Almonds & Chips.

 

• BAKE 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.

MAKES:  1 Loaf (16 Slices)

* If you cannot find chopped almonds, you can pulse in a food processor for a few pulses.

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