There are some flavour combinations that just work better when they're together ... like rhubarb & custard, strawberries & cream or cheese & pickle! The same can be said of chocolate & orange ... a classic flavour pairing, that compliments each other perfectly. So this week's new recipe is a chocolate & orange marble loaf ... tasty & pretty!
It starts with all the usual cake requirements ...
I ♥ bitter dark chocolate and I think it works particularly well with the tangy orange zest. This recipe has BOTH! Start by melting the chocolate over a bain marie ...
Once melted, take it off the heat and allow it to cool down, but not re-set. Whilst it's cooling, cream together butter and sugar ...
Gradually mix in the eggs, making sure they're thoroughly combined, then add the grated zest of an orange ...
Add sifted flour and fold into the butter, sugar & egg mixture. Divide the batter into two bowls and add the cooled, melted chocolate and cocoa powder to one of them, combine together ...
Take spoonfuls of each of the batter mixtures and alternate them in a prepared baking tin / silicon mould ...
Take a knife and "swirl" it through the mixtures to create a marbled effect ...
Bake in a moderate oven for around 40minutes or until a skewer inserted into the middle, comes out clean. Here's how mine looked at around 30 minutes ...
I put a layer of foil loosing over the top, to prevent it from becoming too dark. Once baked, allow it to cool in the tin for a few minutes, before turning out on a wire rack to cool completely ...
It looks so funky when it's sliced, the marbling effect makes ever slice looks different ...
You really can't go wrong with chocolate & orange. The texture of the loaf is lovely and light and a slice (or two) with an afternoon cup of tea or coffee is delicious!
1 comment:
I love orange and chocolate together, so divine! Your marble cake looks fantastic. You are giving me the impression that you are running a bakery over there, and quite good at it! :)
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