This chocolate raspberry loaf is the perfect balance of sweet, rich and chocolatey. It'll be your new favourite dessert or snack. Perfect for anytime of year. Although chocolate really calls to me during the winter.
I love a good loaf. They're no fuss, and can be rustic or elevated based on what you choose to finish them (ie with a nice icing, glaze or garnish). Since this one is a little more 'fuss' than usual (we have a layer of raspberry goodness), I opted for a simple glaze and a side of fresh raspberries. But you can get as creative and fancy as you want.
This loaf happens to be vegan, but you likely won't be able to tell. It uses a flax egg to replace regular eggs. If you haven't made a flax egg before, it's very simple! Combine 1 tablespoon ground flax with 2.5 tablespoon water in a small bowl and let it sit until it congeals. Then add to your baked item when it calls for the egg. If you want to learn more about plant-based baking and cooking, and want a list of some easy plant-based swaps, check out this blog post.
Lastly, if you make this chocolate raspberry loaf, take some picture/video and tag me @harvesttablenutrition on Instagram. I always love to see your creations!
Chocolate Raspberry Loaf FAQs
Can I make this loaf without the raspberry layer?
Yes. If you want a classic chocolate loaf, you can skip the raspberry mixture entirely. The loaf will still be rich, moist, and chocolatey.
Can I use fresh raspberries instead of frozen?
You can. Fresh raspberries cook down a bit faster, so keep an eye on them and adjust the cooking time slightly until they thicken.
How do I know when the loaf is fully baked?
Insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs, it’s ready. Because of the raspberry layer, check a few spots to be sure.
Can I make this loaf gluten-free?
Yes. Substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. The texture may be slightly more delicate, but it still turns out well.
How should I store leftovers?
Store the loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze individual slices for easy snacks later.
Chocolate Raspberry Loaf
Equipment
- 1 Loaf pan
- 1 Small pot
Ingredients
Raspberry mixture
- 1 cup raspberries, frozen
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Loaf
- 1 ¾ cup flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder, sifted
- 2 teaspoon baking powder, sifted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoon ground flax
- 5 tablespoon water
- ⅓ cup coffee, room temperature
- ¾ cup milk of choice I used soy
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup butter of choice, melted I used plant-based Becel
Glaze
- 1 cup icing sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 teaspoon coffee, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F
- Grease loaf pan and add parchment paper.
- Add raspberries, water and sugar to a small pot. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 10-15 minutes, or until raspberries have lost their shape, and it has thickened
- While raspberries are cooking, make your flax egg. Combine ground flax and water in a small bowl. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar and baking powder.
- In a medium bowl, combine the coffee, milk, vanilla, flax egg and butter. Make sure you butter isn't too hot when you add it to your other wet ingredients.
- Add your wet ingredients to your dry ingredients. Combine until all flour is just incorporated.
- Add about ¼ of the batter to the loaf pan. Then add the raspberry mixture. Spread it out using an offset spatula or spoon. Doesn't have to be perfect, but you want it to be spread evenly. Then add the remaining batter on top of the raspberry layer.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean
- While the loaf is baking, add all glaze ingredients into a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Adjust to taste if needed.
- When your loaf is done, let it rest in the pan for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool almost completely. I like to add my glaze when it's still lightly warm, so it's easier to spread.
- Enjoy on it's own or with fresh raspberries!
Nutrition
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Rich and chocolatey, I think you'll love this loaf. Let me know if you give this recipe a try!