Easy Dark Chocolate Loaf Cake

Did somebody say chocolate? Imagine a moist, soft and fudgy inside piece of a dark chocolate loaf cake. The taste you can’t resist and you surely don’t want to miss. As I’ve previously mentioned, I have a gluten intolerance, hence most of my recipes are gluten free and also healthier. However, you can always substitute the gluten free flour with ordinary one and some of the ingredients, such as maple syrup with sugar,  for a classic version. 

Must try recipe: Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies

The Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is packed with nutrients that can have a positive impact on your health. It comes from cacao, which is a plant with high levels of minerals and antioxidants. Studies show that real dark chocolate (not the full of sugar equivalent) can improve your health and lower the risk of heart disease.

A 100-gram bar of dark chocolate with 70–85% cocoa contains:

11 grams of fiber
67% of the RDI for iron
58% of the RDI for magnesium
89% of the RDI for copper
98% of the RDI for manganese
It also has plenty of potassium, phosphorus, zinc and selenium

All these nutrients also come with 600 calories and moderate amounts of sugar. For this reason, dark chocolate is best consumed in moderation.

The Recipe

To make this delicious dark chocolate loaf cake, start by preheating the oven to 180°C~356°F. Then grease and line a baking tin. I used a rectangular tin.

Melt the butter and leave it to cool to room temperature. Then add the dark chocolate.
In a food processor, beat the eggs and the maple syrup. Then add the gluten free flour, baking powder, cacao powder, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Then slowly pour the dark chocolate and the butter mix. Mix well with a spoon until well incorporated.

Pour the mixture into the prepared tin, scraping every bit out of the bowl with the spatula. Bake for about 40 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer. Allow to cool completely. Remove from the baking tin and cut into slices.

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

“Anything is good if it’s made of chocolate.”

Jo Brand

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Easy Dark Chocolate Loaf Cake

Did somebody say chocolate? Imagine a moist, soft and fudgy inside piece of a dark chocolate loaf cake. The taste you can't resist and you surely don't want to miss.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time40 mins

Total Time55 mins

Course: Dessert

Keyword: Dessert, Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: 8

Equipment

• Food processor

Ingredients

• 1 Lindt 85% dark chocolate chopped
• 100 g Unsalted butter melted
• 3 Eggs
• 8 tbsp Maple syrup
• 200 g Gluten free white flour
• 1 tbsp Gluten free baking powder
• 4 tbsp Organic cacao powder
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 Pinch of salt

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 180°C~356°F. Then grease and line a baking tin. I used a rectangular tin.
• Melt the butter and leave it to cool to room temperature. Then add the dark chocolate. 
• In a food processor, beat the eggs and the maple syrup. Then add the gluten free flour, baking powder, cacao powder, vanilla and a pinch of salt. Then slowly pour the dark chocolate and the butter mix. Mix well with a spoon until well incorporated.
• Pour the mixture into the prepared tin, scraping every bit out of the bowl with the spatula. Bake for about 40 minutes or until cooked when tested with a skewer. Allow to cool completely. Remove from the baking tin and cut into slices.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Enjoy!

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