Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake
Swing into spring with this Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake Recipe that pairs chocolate and fruit to create a sweet and citrus flavor perfect for the season.
Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 302kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 4 large eggs - at room temperature
- ½ cup honey or pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup butter or coconut oil (plus more for greasing) - melted
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- ½ cup coconut flour
- ½ cup blanched almond flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- Ice cream or dairy-free ice cream - for serving
- Fresh raspberries - for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line an 8x4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper and grease the paper with butter or coconut oil.
- In a medium bowl, combine the applesauce, eggs, honey, butter, orange juice, and zest. Add the coconut flour, almond flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Stir to combine thoroughly. Stir in the chocolate chips. Transfer to the bread pan and spread out in an even layer.
- Bake for about 45-55 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. If the loaf starts to brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil during baking. Cool completely before slicing. Serve slices topped with ice cream and raspberries.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Cholesterol 97mg32%
Sodium 112mg5%
Potassium 198mg6%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 5g20%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 315IU6%
Vitamin C 3.5mg4%
Calcium 69mg7%
Iron 1.6mg9%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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