Chocolate Hazelnut Marble Loaf

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Combine the soften butter, sugar & a pinch of salt in a bowl.

Step 2

Add the eggs one by one & mix using a whisk.

Step 3

Add the baking powder & flour. Mix until smooth.

Step 4

Divide the batter into two bowls. In one of the bowls, add the sifted cocoa powder & mix.

Step 5

Grease a loaf pan with butter (we used a 29 x 10 cm dish here) & add the batter, alternating between both.

Step 6

Using the tip of a knife, swirl the batter around to create the marble effect.

Step 7

Bake for 40 min at 180°C.

Step 8

In the meantime, make the frosting. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave.

Step 9

Chop the almonds using a knife.

Step 10

Pour the oil in the melted chocolate. Add a pinch of salt, chopped almonds & mix.

Step 11

Once the loaf is golden, plant the tip of a knife into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean, the loaf is ready, otherwise, bake it for another 2-3 min. Remove from the loaf tin & let it cool completely.

Step 12

Pour the frosting on the cooled cake & enjoy !