A deliciously moist vegan chocolate orange loaf topped with toasted almonds and fresh orange zest. Easy to make and perfect for a sweet fix!
Ingredients
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1 orange (zested)
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4tbsp juice of an orange
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285ml almond milk
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150g vegan butter
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3 tbsp golden syrup
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1tsp honey
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275g self raising flour
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175g caster sugar
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4tbsp cocoa powder
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1tsp bicarbonate of soda
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1 heaped tbsp ground almonds (optional)
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Handful of flaked almonds (toasted)
Method
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Preheat the oven (160c fan) and line the loaf tin in baking paper
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Zest the orange and then whisk the liquids (orange juice and almond milk)
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Melt the butter, treacle and honey over a medium heat until smooth and set aside leaving to cool
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Sift the flour, cocoa powder, sugar and bicarbonate of soda together in a bowl
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Add the milk and butter mixtures, orange zest and ground almonds.
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Stir until the mixture is smooth
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Pour the mixture into a loaf tin and bake for around 45-50 minutes
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Check that it is baked through with a sharp knife, ensuring it comes out clean
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Leave to cool in the tin for 5 minutes and then turn out onto a cooling rack
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Once cooled, drizzle in some melted vegan chocolate and top with toasted almonds and orange zest!
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