Orange Chocolate Chip Cake

Inspired originally by the bread we found at Grande Marche grocery store in Phillipsburg SXM

modified recipe

Ingredients- in modified recipe

·                     4 teaspoons grated orange peel (about 1 medium orange)- used Zest from one medium orange

·                     1/3 cup orange juice-Pureed the orange add OJ to puree to make one cup heat OJ in microwave for 1 minute and pour over Zest

·                     Boiling water- not used

·                     2 cups all-purpose flour

·                     1 cup sugar

·                     1 teaspoon baking powder

·                     1/2 teaspoon salt

·                     1/2 teaspoon baking soda

·                     1 egg

·                     2 tablespoons butter, melted changed to 4 tablespoons

·                     1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·                     1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips- changed to 1/2 cup of mini choco chips

Ingredients  from origoinal recipe

·                     4 teaspoons grated orange peel (about 1 medium orange)

·                     1/3 cup orange juice

·                     Boiling water

·                     2 cups all-purpose flour

·                     1 cup sugar

·                     1 teaspoon baking powder

·                     1/2 teaspoon salt

·                     1/2 teaspoon baking soda

·                     1 egg

·                     2 tablespoons butter, melted

·                     1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·                     1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chipsIngredients

·                     4 teaspoons grated orange peel (about 1 medium orange)

·                     1/3 cup orange juice

·                     Boiling water

·                     2 cups all-purpose flour

·                     1 cup sugar

·                     1 teaspoon baking powder

·                     1/2 teaspoon salt

·                     1/2 teaspoon baking soda

·                     1 egg

·                     2 tablespoons butter, melted

·                     1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·                     1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

ORIGINAL RECIPE FROM TASTE OF HOME
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/orange-chocolate-chip-bread

Orange Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Orange Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe

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The classic combination of flavors in this recipe reminds me of the orange and chocolate candy my grandmother made for the holidays. We like to snack on this bread throughout the day.

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. + standing Bake: 55 min. + cooling

MAKES: 12 servings

Ingredients

·                     4 teaspoons grated orange peel (about 1 medium orange)

·                     1/3 cup orange juice

·                     Boiling water

·                     2 cups all-purpose flour

·                     1 cup sugar

·                     1 teaspoon baking powder

·                     1/2 teaspoon salt

·                     1/2 teaspoon baking soda

·                     1 egg

·                     2 tablespoons butter, melted

·                     1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·                     1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

Nutritional Facts

1 serving (1 slice) equals 177 calories, 5 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 158 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Directions

1.                  Place orange peel in a small bowl. Pour juice in a measuring cup; add enough boiling water to measure 1 cup. Pour over orange peel; let stand for 10 minutes.

2.                  Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda. In another bowl, whisk the egg, butter, vanilla and reserved orange mixture. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips.

3.                  Pour into a greased 8-in. x 4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. Yield: 1 loaf (12 servings).

Originally published as Orange Chocolate Chip Bread in Best of Country Breads 2000, p28

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/orange-chocolate-chip-bread#ixzz3Mv7o8pVN