Craving something rich and chocolatey with a hint of crunch? This irresistible Chocolate Pecan Loaf is the answer! With a blend of velvety cocoa, crunchy pecans, and a smooth ganache drizzle, it’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. 😍✨
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans
For the Ganache:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chopped pecans and dark chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes. To check doneness, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the ganache, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped dark chocolate. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Drizzle the ganache over the cooled loaf, let it set, and enjoy!
Nutritional Info:
Approx. 320 kcal per serving
Yields: 10 servings
Time:
Prep: 15 minutes | Bake: 60 minutes
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