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Dark chocolate Marzipan Scone Loaf

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Dark chocolate, marzipan, quick bread, scone loaf
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 7 or 8 ounces marzipan chopped into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 2 cups flour plus more for dusting
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar plus 1 teaspoon
  • ¾ cup cold unsalted butter cut into ½-inch cubes
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup buttermilk or heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • Jam for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing 1-inch wings to hang over the edges on the long sides.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the marzipan and powdered sugar to coat. Add the chocolate and set aside.
  • In a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the sugar and pulse to combine.
  • Add the butter cubes and pulse until the butter is the size of peas. Add this to the bowl with the marzipan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk or cream, and extracts and add to the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to stir just until combined.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and spread it out evenly.
  • Sprinkle the top with the remaining 1 teaspoon sugar and bake until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Begin checking for doneness at 40 minutes.
  • Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove to the rack to cool completely.
  • Slice with a serrated knife and serve with jam.