Indulge your sweet tooth with the Chocoholics Deeply Delicious Dark Chocolate Raisin Loaf, a rich and decadent treat made effortlessly in your bread machine. This recipe combines the deep, velvety flavor of unsweetened cocoa and dark chocolate chips with the natural sweetness of plump raisins for a perfectly balanced loaf. A hint of dark brown sugar elevates the flavors, while the soft, tender texture makes each bite irresistible. With just 10 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe transforms your kitchen into a chocolaty haven as it bakes to perfection. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an indulgent snack, this sweet bread is best enjoyed fresh but stores beautifully for later. Whether you prefer it warm with a dab of butter or lightly toasted, this dark chocolate raisin loaf is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ensure your bread maker pan is clean and dry.
Add the water, unsalted butter, dark brown sugar, and salt into the bread maker's pan in the order recommended by your machine's manufacturer (typically wet ingredients first).
Carefully layer the all-purpose flour on top of the liquids, ensuring that they are fully covering the liquids.
Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and sprinkle it evenly over the flour layer.
Create a small well in the dry ingredients (without touching the liquids below) and add the instant yeast into the well.
Place the bread maker pan securely into the machine and select the 'Sweet Bread' or 'Basic Bread' cycle. Use a light or medium crust setting, depending on your preference.
At the add-in beep (or approximately 5 minutes before the kneading phase ends), add the dark chocolate chips and raisins.
Allow the bread maker to complete the cycle, baking the loaf to perfection.
Once baking is complete, remove the bread maker pan and carefully remove the loaf. Let it cool on a wire rack for at least 20-30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Store leftover slices in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Calories |
2198 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 71.0 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.2 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 1229 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 392.4 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.4 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 144.9 g | ||
| Protein | 48.9 g | 98% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 292 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 30.6 mg | 170% | |
| Potassium | 2497 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.