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Black Lime Bread Recipe

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This Dark Black Lime Bread is a rich, moist loaf combining deep chocolate flavor from black cocoa powder with a refreshing citrus zing from fresh lime juice and zest. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and tenderness, this unique bread makes an excellent snack or dessert that delivers an unexpected twist on classic chocolate bread.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup black cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • Zest of 2 limes

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and black cocoa powder ensuring even distribution of the leavening agent and cocoa.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, blend the melted unsalted butter with the eggs, milk, fresh lime juice, and lime zest until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which could toughen the bread.
  5. Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean.
  6. Cool the Bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely to preserve texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Make sure eggs are at room temperature for better incorporation.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread soft and tender.
  • Use fresh lime juice and zest to achieve the best citrus flavor.
  • Black cocoa powder provides the deep color and intense chocolate flavor, substitute with regular cocoa powder for a milder taste but color will be lighter.
  • Allow the bread to cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbly texture.

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