Hello Bakers– OK, I have to admit I might be stretching the truth here a bit. This is not actually “bread.” But I took the idea from my Mom’s luscious lemon bread and changed to orange with chocolate. I think the actual title should be Orange Chocolate Dessert!! What ever you call it, it’s got lots of orange flavor– and chocolate, lots of chocolate!
ORANGE CHOCOLATE BREAD
1 large orange
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 2/3 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips*
glaze:
1/3 cup sugar
2 tab. orange juice
ganache:
1/4 whipping cream
1 tab. butter
2/3 cup chocolate chips
Grate all of the orange rind off of the orange and set aside. Juice the orange and save for later.
In a large mixing bowl, blend together the oil, sugar, eggs and milk. Then stir in the flour, salt and baking powder. Lastly, mix in the grated orange peel and the mini chocolate chips.
Spoon the bread batter into one standard 9″ x 5″ loaf pan (or I used two half size pans) that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake it up in a 350 degree oven for 40 to 45 minutes until it is firm to the touch.
While it is baking mix together the 1/4 cup sugar and 2 tab. of orange juice. When the loaf is hot from the oven, poke holes in the top with a skewer and then pour the sugar glaze all over the top of the loaf. Let it cook in the pan with the gaze.
While it’s cooling make the ganache. In a pan over medium hear bring the cream and butter to a simmer. Then beat in the chocolate chips and continue beating or about 2 minutes to develop a sheen.
Take the loaf out of the pan and set it on a plate so you can drizzle the ganache over the loaf. Viola!
Beautiful! Looks yummy!
Thanks Jan– Love the worthwhile thoughts you gather for your blog… xo
Thank you Rhonda!
Lovely! Love the orange chocolate flavour combination: perfect. Definitely adding this to my ‘to bake’ list x
He Becca– so lovely to hear from you!! I just read your lemon curd recipe and saved it to my to-do list!! It sounds so straight forward and easy–and delicious! thanks!
Yum Yum — love your cakes — oops desserts — 🙂
ha ha! thanks Sangita!!
Oh, wow, this looks wonderful! That chocolate glaze on top – Wow!
I know Daisy– that’s the best part! I need to find out where you are now– off to email! xo
Wow. These flavors sound delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Hi! Fun to hear from you– like your matcha treats recipe! xo
Wooowwww that looks incredible. I see way too many banana bread recipes out there lately. So this is a lovely change of pace (:
thanks Nick! You pasta recipe for kids looks delectable for grown ups too! thanks!
Rhonda if I made this I would surely eat it all myself. 😉
That’s kind of my weakness Brigid. I make it for friends that come in for Bible study and prayer on Wednesday nights– and then eat all the leftovers, nibble by nibble. How’s your week been?? Any good walks? Writing??
Great Rhonda. I got my first shipment of my book and tomorrow I will be taking some to our county library. I am thrilled they want them . 😊
So exciting Brigid!! Think of all the people who will be able to check out your thoughts!! You are amazing… xox
Thank you Rhonda. X
I’ve probably told you this like a million times, but orange and chocolate is one of my most favorite flavor combos. I see this in my near future. Thanks Rhonda!
me too Lacey– once on a trip we ran into orange chocolate gelato– and I think we went over for it 3 times before it was over!! Hope your week is going well. I’m in SF babysitting little Lois for 3 days– having a ball! hugs to you!
Sounds perfect (the gelato and babysitting)!
OMG! I just look at the photo and I’m already drooling. Love it! xoxo
Hey Lilly– you’re so sweet. I pretty much drool over anything slathered in chocolate ganache! Hope your week is going well… hugs friend!
Oh, YUM, love the chocolate and orange combination! If I didn’t live on the opposite side of the country, I’d beg to be a taste tester! 🙂
Ha ha ha!! And I’d love to be closer to visit your library!! I was up in San Francisco last week and we took baby Lois to the big SF story hour– so fun. Her mom got her a library card and said as soon as she stops chewing her books, they’ll go check some out! hugs!
This looks sooooo good. You need a “print” button function on your recipes. I’m definitely making this one. 🙂
You’re so encouraging Miriam. Hope you like it!! xox
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