Chocolate Hazelnut Marble Loaf

recipe

• 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 !