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Chocolate Cinnamon Marble Loaf Cake (1 to share, 1 to keep)
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Chocolate Cinnamon Marble Loaf Cake (1 to share, 1 to keep)
for a few more followers to get me to an even 66K
#IsolationBaking even when we aren't isolated. Because I'm in the mood to share and so should you be.
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INGREDIENTS
1 ½ ounces (45 grams) unsweetened or bittersweet chocolate
2 ½ cups (350 grams) cake flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 tablespoon (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
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INGREDIENTS
1 ½ ounces (45 grams) unsweetened or bittersweet chocolate
2 ½ cups (350 grams) cake flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 tablespoon (115 grams) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla
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1-½ cups (300 grams) sugar
3 large eggs
¾ cup (200 ml) milk
3.5 oz (100 g) dark chocolate (I use Lindt 70% dark or one of their flavored chocolates)
2 teaspoons (9-1/2 grams) unsalted butter
½ cup (125 ml) heavy cream
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1-½ cups (300 grams) sugar
3 large eggs
¾ cup (200 ml) milk
3.5 oz (100 g) dark chocolate (I use Lindt 70% dark or one of their flavored chocolates)
2 teaspoons (9-1/2 grams) unsalted butter
½ cup (125 ml) heavy cream
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You’ll need two 8 x 4 x 2 ½ -inch / 20 x 10 x 6 cm (4 cups/1 liter) loaf pans.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Butter the 2 loaf pans. Lightly but thoroughly dust the pans, bottoms and sides, with flour and shake/tap out the excess.
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You’ll need two 8 x 4 x 2 ½ -inch / 20 x 10 x 6 cm (4 cups/1 liter) loaf pans.
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Butter the 2 loaf pans. Lightly but thoroughly dust the pans, bottoms and sides, with flour and shake/tap out the excess.
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Coarsely chop the 1 ½ ounces (45 grams) chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl. Gently melt the chocolate either in the microwave (about 45 seconds to 1 minute on high) or over a pot of simmering (not boiling) water until the chocolate is almost but not quite completely
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Coarsely chop the 1 ½ ounces (45 grams) chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl. Gently melt the chocolate either in the microwave (about 45 seconds to 1 minute on high) or over a pot of simmering (not boiling) water until the chocolate is almost but not quite completely
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melted. Remove from the heat and stir vigorously with a spoon until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Sift the flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon together; or, alternately, place these dry ingredients in a bowl
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melted. Remove from the heat and stir vigorously with a spoon until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
Sift the flour, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon together; or, alternately, place these dry ingredients in a bowl
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and whisk to blend and eliminate lumps.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with an electric mixer until fluffy.
Add the vanilla and sugar and beat on high for a minute or two until creamy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition.
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and whisk to blend and eliminate lumps.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with an electric mixer until fluffy.
Add the vanilla and sugar and beat on high for a minute or two until creamy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition.
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Once all the eggs have been added, beat on high speed for one minute, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
On low speed, add the dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the milk in 2 additions – dry-wet-dry-wet-dry – scraping down the bowl as needed
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Once all the eggs have been added, beat on high speed for one minute, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
On low speed, add the dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with the milk in 2 additions – dry-wet-dry-wet-dry – scraping down the bowl as needed
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and beating after each addition just to combine.
Transfer 1/3 of the batter into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the melted chocolate to this smaller quantity batter and beat on low speed until thoroughly blended in.
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and beating after each addition just to combine.
Transfer 1/3 of the batter into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add the melted chocolate to this smaller quantity batter and beat on low speed until thoroughly blended in.
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Splotch large spoonfuls of the cinnamon-vanilla batter into the loaf pans, evenly dividing between the two pans and gently smoothing.
Splotch the chocolate batter on top of the cinnamon-vanilla batter by large spoonfuls, lining up the chocolate splotches down the
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Splotch large spoonfuls of the cinnamon-vanilla batter into the loaf pans, evenly dividing between the two pans and gently smoothing.
Splotch the chocolate batter on top of the cinnamon-vanilla batter by large spoonfuls, lining up the chocolate splotches down the
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center of the vanilla batter in each loaf pan. Using a small knife with a thin, sharp blade, cut through the batters in swirling motions from side to side and moving from one end of the loaf pan to the other. Return back to the other end of the pan using the same
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center of the vanilla batter in each loaf pan. Using a small knife with a thin, sharp blade, cut through the batters in swirling motions from side to side and moving from one end of the loaf pan to the other. Return back to the other end of the pan using the same
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swirling/cutting movements.
Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for about 40 to 45 minutes or until risen and set in the center. Test for doneness by inserting a long pick or skewer into the center of the cake; it should come out dry. The top of the cake should spring
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swirling/cutting movements.
Bake the loaves in the preheated oven for about 40 to 45 minutes or until risen and set in the center. Test for doneness by inserting a long pick or skewer into the center of the cake; it should come out dry. The top of the cake should spring
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back when lightly pressed.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool completely on cooling racks
Make the chocolate ganache:
Chop the chocolate and place in a medium-sized heatproof bowl with the butter.
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back when lightly pressed.
Remove the cakes from the oven and allow to cool completely on cooling racks
Make the chocolate ganache:
Chop the chocolate and place in a medium-sized heatproof bowl with the butter.
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Heat the cream gently over low heat until it just comes to the boil (it will begin to steam and fine bubbles will appear around the edges). Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and butter and let sit for one minute.
Using a spatula or small whisk, stir until all of
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Heat the cream gently over low heat until it just comes to the boil (it will begin to steam and fine bubbles will appear around the edges). Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and butter and let sit for one minute.
Using a spatula or small whisk, stir until all of
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the chocolate and butter are melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Allow to sit at room temperature until thickened, stirring occasionally, so it can easily be drizzled or spooned onto the top of the cakes.
When the loaves are cooled, drop thick dollops
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the chocolate and butter are melted and the mixture is smooth and creamy. Allow to sit at room temperature until thickened, stirring occasionally, so it can easily be drizzled or spooned onto the top of the cakes.
When the loaves are cooled, drop thick dollops
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of the ganache on top as you like, smoothing or not as the mood strikes.
Yes, you are allowed to lick the spoon and the bowl at the end.
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of the ganache on top as you like, smoothing or not as the mood strikes.
Yes, you are allowed to lick the spoon and the bowl at the end.
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Slice and eat one loaf. Share the second.
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Slice and eat one loaf. Share the second.
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Another photo just for fun.
Don't forget to share a photo with me when you make it.
Enjoy your day and be attentive and kind to others.
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Another photo just for fun.
Don't forget to share a photo with me when you make it.
Enjoy your day and be attentive and kind to others.
Check that your voter's registration is up to date.
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