Chocolate-Cherry-Walnut Bread

Health score
5%
Chocolate-Cherry-Walnut Bread
45 min.
8
492kcal

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Indulge in the rich, sweet, and nutty flavors of this irresistible Chocolate-Cherry-Walnut Bread. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert, this delightful loaf is a treat for all the senses. The combination of semisweet chocolate chips, dried cherries, and crunchy walnuts makes every bite a flavorful experience. The addition of grated orange rind gives the bread a zesty freshness, balancing the sweetness and adding a unique twist.

What makes this recipe truly special is how easy it is to make, requiring just 45 minutes from start to finish. The process is simple enough for even beginner bakers to master, and the result is a beautifully golden loaf with a soft, moist crumb. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply looking to enjoy a homemade treat, this bread is sure to impress.

With a comforting aroma filling your kitchen as it bakes, the Chocolate-Cherry-Walnut Bread is bound to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire. Plus, you can easily customize it with different variations like swapping cranberries for cherries or using white chocolate instead of semisweet chips. It's versatile, delicious, and a perfect way to treat yourself and others to something truly special.

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • tablespoons butter chilled cut into thin slices
  • 0.5 cup cherries dried chopped
  •  eggs beaten
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • cup milk 
  •  rind from orange grated
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup semi chocolate chips 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.5 cup walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • loaf pan
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 F. Lightly coat a 5-by-9-inch loaf pan with vegetable cooking spray.
  2. Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, work the butter into the dry ingredients until it looks like coarse crumbs.
  3. Mix in the orange rind, cherries, walnuts, and chocolate chips. Stir in the milk, eggs, and vanilla until well blended.
  4. Pour into pan.
  5. Bake 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Turn onto a wire rack.
  6. VARIATIONS: Substitute any of the following, using the same amounts: dried cranberries instead of dried cherries; white chocolate chips instead of semisweet chocolate; pecans, hazelnuts, or macadamia nuts instead of walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories492kcal
Protein7.78%
Fat31.44%
Carbs60.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.14
Glycemic Load
44.23
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.088695562404%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:491.57kcal
24.58%
Fat:17.32g
26.65%
Saturated Fat:7.51g
46.93%
Carbohydrates:75.32g
25.11%
Net Carbohydrates:71.79g
26.1%
Sugar:34.89g
38.77%
Cholesterol:60.31mg
20.1%
Sodium:464.12mg
20.18%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.14%
100%
Caffeine:9.68mg
3.22%
Protein:9.65g
19.29%
Manganese:0.73mg
36.27%
Selenium:21.39µg
30.56%
Vitamin B1:0.42mg
28.01%
Folate:98.78µg
24.69%
Vitamin B2:0.35mg
20.55%
Iron:3.55mg
19.73%
Phosphorus:181.7mg
18.17%
Copper:0.34mg
16.8%
Vitamin B3:3mg
15.01%
Fiber:3.53g
14.12%
Calcium:134.92mg
13.49%
Magnesium:47.45mg
11.86%
Vitamin A:566.07IU
11.32%
Zinc:1.13mg
7.55%
Potassium:213.45mg
6.1%
Vitamin B5:0.58mg
5.78%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.2%
Vitamin B12:0.29µg
4.91%
Vitamin D:0.56µg
3.7%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.95%
Vitamin C:2.14mg
2.59%
Vitamin K:1.76µg
1.68%
Source:My Recipes