Chocolate Chip Cocoa Bread

I came across a recipe for cocoa bread, and I knew I had to give it a try since I am on a serious quick bread kick. I also thought this bread would be great with chocolate chips folded into the batter. It turned out very tasty! I changed the recipe a bit since I didn’t have wheat flour, and I added a little orange zest for more flavor.

Chocolate Chip Cocoa Bread
(Makes 1 Loaf)
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Ingredients:

• 4 cups flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 tsp orange zest (optional)
  

Directions:

1. Mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa, and cinnamon.
2. In a separate bowl, cream the butter with the sugar, orange zest, and espresso powder.
3. Mix in the egg and milk.
4. Stir in the dry ingredients and fold in the chocolate chips.
5. In a greased loaf pan, bake in a preheated 350F oven for 50-60 minutes, until the top is dry and slightly cracked.