Nutty Chocolate Brownies
October 21, 2024
Strawberry Macaroons
November 18, 2024Difficulty
Easy / Beginner
Prep time
25 minutes
Cooking time
25 minutes
Makes
12 servings
Description
A deliciously moist Almond and Chocolate Chip Loaf Cake, combining the nutty flavor of almonds with rich, gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190 C (170 fan) / 375 F / gas 5 and line a 12-hole mini loaf cake tin with paper cases.
- Sieve the flour and bicarbonate of soda together into a bowl.
- Put the golden syrup, butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan and boil gently for 2 minutes, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Pour the butter and sugar mixture onto the flour with the eggs, milk and almond essence and fold it all together with the chocolate chips until smooth.
- Divide the mixture between the paper cases and sprinkle with the flaked almonds.
- Transfer the tin to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Test with a toothpick, if it comes out clean, the cakes are done.
- Transfer the cakes to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
Ingredients
- 250 g / 9 oz / 1 3/4 cups self-raising flour
- 1 tsp bicarbonate of (baking) soda
- 200 g / 8 1/2 oz / 1/2 cup golden syrup
- 125 g / 4 1/2 oz / 1/2 cup butter
- 125 g / 4 1/2 oz / 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 240 ml / 8 fl. oz / 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp almond essence
- 75 g / 2 1/2 oz / 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 75 g / 2 1/2 oz / 1/2 cup flaked (silvered) almonds
About me
At Crispy Crust Confections, we specialize in crafting delicious, high-quality desserts made with love and the finest ingredients. From cakes to cookies, each treat is baked fresh and designed to make your celebrations sweeter. Thank you for visiting, and we can't wait to share our passion for baking with you!