Orange Coconut Cocoa Bread with Hazelnut Frosting
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Cooling Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free
Course:
Snack or Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
gluten-free bread, chocolate
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 346 kcal
Ingredients
Orange Cocoa Bread
- 2 cups Bob's Red Mill All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 tsp. sea salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- 3/4 tsp. xanthan gum
- 3/4 cup orange juice, freshly squeezed (store-bought will not achieve the right flavor)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup raw cacao nibs
- 1/3 cup coconut flakes
- 1 Tbsp. orange zest
- 3/4 cup ground cashews
Chocolate Hazelnut Frosting
- 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- 2 tsp. maple syrup
- 1 cup hazelnuts, roasted
Instructions
Bread Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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In a large mixing bowl, sift all the dry ingredients together. In a separate bowl, combine all liquid ingredients. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients; mix well until combined. Add cacao nibs, coconut flakes, orange zest and ground cashews. Mix well.
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Transfer mixture to a loaf pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
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Remove bread from oven, set aside to cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Frosting Directions
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Combine all ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.
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Transfer mixture to a small saucepan; warm over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, mixing well until warm. Serve warm with a spoon to drizzle atop cocoa bread slices. Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Orange Coconut Cocoa Bread with Hazelnut Frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 37mg12%
Sodium 167mg7%
Potassium 376mg11%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 194IU4%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 75mg8%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.