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Chocolate Chip Marzipan Loaf
Ingredients
MAKES 1 LOAF
115g/4oz/½ cup unsalted butter, softened
150g/5oz/scant
1 cup light muscovado sugar
2 eggs, beaten
45ml/3 tbsp cocoa powder
150g/5oz/1¼ cups self-raising flour
130g/3½ oz marzipan
60ml/4 tbsp plain chocolate chips
Method
1. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F/Gas 4. Grease a 900g/2lb loaf tin and line the base with non-stick baking paper. Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
2. Add the eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition to combine.
3. Sift the cocoa and flour over the mixture and fold in evenly.
4. Chop the marzipan into small pieces with a sharp knife. Tip into a bowl and mix with the chocolate chips. Set aside about 60ml / 4 tbsp and fold the rest evenly into the cake mixture.
5. Scrape the mixture into the prepared tin, level the top and scatter with the reserved marzipan and chocolate chips.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the loaf is risen and firm. Cool for a few minutes in the tin, then turn out on to a wire rack to cool completely.
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