Chocoholics Deeply Delicious Dark Chocolate Raisin Loaf Abm Recipes

WALNUT RAISIN LOAF (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• Measure all ingredients except raisins and walnuts into baking pan in the order recommended by the manufacturer.
• Insert pan into the oven.
• Select Sweet Cycle.
• Add raisins and walnuts at the "add ingredient" signal.
• When the baking cycle ends, immediately remove the bread from the pan and place it on a wire rack.
• Let cool to room temperature before slicing.

DEAD EASY CHOCOLATE RAISIN CAKE

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 170 C.
• Grease 20 cm round tin, line base with baking paper.
• Soak raisins in warmed brandy for 30 minutes.
• Place all remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
• Beat with electric beaters on high for 4 minutes till mix is pale and smooth.
• Add raisins and brandy.
• Pour into prepared tin.
• Bake 50 - 55 minutes, cool in tin 10 minutes.
• Turn onto wire rack.
• Cake can be frosted or glazed as desired or just served with cream or ice cream.

DATE & RAISIN LOAF (OLD BLACK JOE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 160 deg Celsius.
• Line an 8 inch cake tin with baking paper.
• Combine chopped dates, raisins and baking soda in a large bowl.
• Pour in the boiling water, stir. Leave to cool for 10 minutes.
• Add the sugar and stir to dissolve.
• Now, fold in the sifted flour and baking powder until just combined. Don't over mix at this point or the loaf will be tough.
• Bake 160 deg C for approximately 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Leave in tin to cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack.