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CHOCOLATE CHIP MARZIPAN LOAF

Makes 1 Loaf

115g / 4oz/ 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

150g / 5oz/ scant 1 cup light muscovado sugar

2 eggs, beaten

45 ml / 3 tbsp cocoa powder

150g / 5oz/ 1 1/4 cups self-raisins flour

130g / 3 1/2oz marzipan

60ml /4 tbsp plain chocolate chips

1 Preheat oven to 180°C/ 350°F/ Gas 4.

Grease a 900g / 2lb loaf tin and line the base with non-stick baking paper. Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

2 Add the eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition to combine.

3 Sift the cocoa and flour over the mixture and fold in evenly

4 Chop the marzipan into small pieces with a sharp knife. Tip into a bowl and mix with the chocolate chips. Set aside about 60ml / 4 tbsp and fold the rest evenly into the cake mixture.

5 Scrape the mixture into the prepared tin, level the top and scatter with the reserved marzipan and chocolate chips.

6 Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the loaf is risen and firm. Cool for a few minutes in the tin, then turn out on to a wire rack to cool completely.