How To Make Chocolate Loaf

Step 1: You will need

Step 2: Preheat the oven

Begin by heating the oven to 130°C, 280°F or gas mark 1.5.

Step 3: Make the sauce

Put the honey into a pan over a medium heat, then add the brown sugar and brandy. Mix well and allow the sugar to dissolve. Stirring occasionally, bring to a simmer, then once at simmering point, remove from the heat.

Step 4: Melt the chocolate

Next, pour the hot sauce over the chocolate and stir as it melts and becomes a smooth paste.

Step 5: Make the loaf

Add one egg to the chocolate sauce and combine thoroughly. Add a second egg and again mix well. Then add the flour and the cocoa powder. Stir in, making sure that all the flour is incorporated.

Finally, add the mixed nuts and stir again, folding them in well to ensure that the nuts are all covered in chocolate.

Take your bowl and pour the chocolate nut mixture into the tin, using a wooden spoon make sure the mixture is spread evenly in the tin.

Step 6: Bake the loaf

Now place in the centre of the oven and bake for about one hour and fifteen minutes or until it becomes firm to the touch. You can test this by gently pressing the loaf with your finger. Once firm remove from the oven and leave it to cool.

Step 7: Chill

Once cooled, chill the loaf for a couple of hours in the fridge before slicing. It is easier to cut when it's really cold!

Step 8: Serve

Cut into chunky slices and served with cream it makes a delightful option with afternoon tea or coffee.