Orange Chocolate Hazelnut Bread

Name: Orange Chocolate Hazelnut Bread
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter; 1 cup brown sugar; 3 tablespoons hazelnut oil; 2 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon orange; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup ground hazelnuts; 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; For Topping & Swirl Mixture:; 1/3 cup hazelnut; 1/3 cup chocolate chips; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Course
Dessert

Orange Chocolate Hazelnut Bread

Nevaeh Sloan

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Orange Chocolate Hazelnut Bread is a moist, whole wheat loaf featuring the bright zest of fresh orange and the nutty flavors of hazelnut oil and ground hazelnuts. Its batter incorporates brown sugar, buttermilk, and eggs for tenderness, while chocolate chips and chopped hazelnuts create a swirled topping and swirl mixture that add texture and bursts of sweetness. The loaf bakes to golden perfection with a balanced blend of citrus, chocolate, and nuts.

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This bread uses whole wheat flour combined with ground hazelnuts to add earthiness and density to the batter. The orange zest brightens the flavor profile, giving a fresh citrus note that contrasts the richness of brown sugar and hazelnut oil. The buttermilk contributes moisture and a slight tang, while baking powder and baking soda provide leavening for a light crumb. The addition of vanilla extract and eggs enriches the batter.

Before baking, a swirl mixture made of chopped hazelnuts, chocolate chips, brown sugar, and a bit of flour is layered within and on top of the batter. This creates pockets of texture and sweetness with a mix of nutty crunch and melty chocolate dispersed throughout the loaf. Baking at 350 degrees F produces a browned crust while keeping the interior moist.

Allowing the bread to cool at least 15 minutes in the pan helps it set and makes slicing easier. The balance of citrus, nuts, and chocolate in this bread offers a flavorful choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

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Ingredients

1/3 cup butter at room temperature, unsalted
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons hazelnut oil
2 egg large
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon orange fresh zest
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup ground hazelnuts or hazelnut meal/flour
2 cups whole wheat flour or spelt flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
For Topping & Swirl Mixture:
1/3 cup hazelnut finely chopped
1/3 cup chocolate chips
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon whole wheat flour or spelt flour

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until fluffy. Add the eggs, hazelnut oil, and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Add the orange zest and buttermilk and beat until combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and stir with a rubber spatula just until combined. Stir in the ground hazelnuts. Prepare the swirl mixture by combining all ingredients.
Pour 2/3 of the batter into the loaf pan. Sprinkle evenly with 1/2 of the swirl mixture. Pour the remaining batter over the top and spread with a rubber spatula to even it out. Sprinkle with the remaining swirl mixture and gently press it into the batter.Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean but moist. Be careful not to over-bake or the bread will be dry.Let the bread cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool.Slice and serve.