Dark Chocolate and Almond Breakfast Loaf Cake
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Embracing the change in weather with this delicious Dark Chocolate and Almond Breakfast Loaf Cake. Moist chocolate cake made with almond flour, almond paste, lots of mini chocolate chips, and chunks of freshly toasted almonds. Every bite is chocolate-y, moist, soft, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. It’s the perfect bake for breakfast on the weekends! Best enjoyed warm, right out of the oven, with your favorite cup of coffee.
About The Recipe
I don’t know about you, but I can always feel a change when September comes! The weather is just starting to cool, there’s kind of a shift in mind-set where it’s almost Fall, but still kind of summer. It’s a very cozy month, you know? And, a cozy month needs cozy (and delish!) recipes!
With it being Friday and the weekend almost upon us, we thought it would be fun to share one of our favorite loaf cakes to bake…chocolate almond!
This recipe is definitely one of those to keep on hand for when you have company drop by, when you’re craving something sweet and easy, or when you just want something special for breakfast.
It’s light and fluffy, but also deep and rich. There’s just something so unique and delicious about this loaf cake! The secret? Using almond paste and flour. I know it sounds a bit weird, but when we were testing this recipe, we found that using a combination of these ingredients really intensified the chocolate flavor.
Then, with the toasted almonds, it allows the bread to have a wonderful crunch and nutty undertone, without over-powering the chocolate.
Oh, and you can’t have a chocolate loaf without chocolate chips! It’s a necessity.
All together, it creates a loaf that you will want to make again and again! It’s perfect for anytime of year, but especially when you have friends and family around. So. GOOD.
Reasons You Will Love This Chocolate Almond Loaf Cake
- Easy to make.
- Extra chocolate-y.
- Uses THREE different types of almonds, as well as two kinds of chocolate to give you the best flavor.
- Bakes in about 45 minutes.
- Goes really well with a cup of coffee!
- A crowd pleaser.
Equipment Needed
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Sheet Pan
- Hand Mixer
- Loaf Pan
- Cake Tester
Ingredients
(Full ingredient amounts and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)
- All-Purpose Flour
- Natural Process Cocoa Powder
- Almond Flour
- Baking Powder
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Almond Paste
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Large Eggs
- Whole Milk
- Whole Almonds
- Mini Chocolate Chips
How To Make Chocolate Almond Loaf Cake
Step 1: Toast almonds
Spread almonds on a baking sheet. Bake until heated through and lightly toasted, about 5-6 minutes. When cool, roughly chop and set aside.
Step 2: Whisk dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Beat
With an electric mixer, beat almond paste, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4: Add eggs
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Step 5: Stir
Mix in the milk.
Add the flour mixture and stir only to combine.
Stir in almonds and chocolate chips.
Step 6: Bake
Spoon batter into pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until cake tests done.
Topping Ideas
While this cake is delicious on it’s own, there are a few things we love to really help finish this delicious loaf!
- Chocolate Ganache
- Chocolate Sprinkles
- Chocolate Sauce
- Caramel Sauce
- Chantilly Cream
How To Store
Once this loaf is cooled, you will need to keep it in a zip tip bag and in the fridge! It’s a very moist loaf and won’t last very long if left at room temperature. You can also freeze this loaf as a whole or in individual slices. Just be sure to wrap the slices in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer safe container or zip top bag!
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Expert Tips
- It’s best to use finely sifted almond flour for this recipe.
- Make sure you have natural process cocoa and NOT dutch process or sweetened cocoa.
- The ingredients incorporate better when all are room temperature.
- You can chop the almonds using a knife or a small food processor.
- Be careful to not over-mix the batter!
- When baking, if you’re unsure if it’s done, use a cake tester or toothpick! Insert in the center of the loaf and, when you pull it out, it should come clean.
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Dark Chocolate and Almond Breakfast Loaf Cake
Ingredients
- ¾ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup natural process cocoa powder
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup almond paste,, firmly packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs,, room temperature
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup whole almonds
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375° F.
- Spray an 8"x4" loaf pan with baking spray. Set aside.
- Spread almonds on a baking sheet.
- Bake until heated through and lightly toasted, about 5-6 minutes.
- When cool, roughly chop. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- With an electric mixer, beat almond paste, butter, and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time.
- Continue beating until smooth.
- Mix in milk.
- Add flour mixture.
- Mix only to combine.
- Stir in almonds and chocolate chips.
- Spoon into prepared pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until cake tests done.
Notes
- It’s best to use finely sifted almond flour for this recipe.
Make sure you have natural process cocoa and NOT dutch process or sweetened cocoa.
The ingredients incorporate better when all are room temperature.
You can chop the almonds using a knife or a small food processor.
Be careful to not over-mix the batter!
When baking, if you’re unsure if it’s done, use a cake tester or toothpick! Insert in the center of the loaf and, when you pull it out, it should come clean.
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Nutrition
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