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Bitter Chocolate, Lavender, and Banana Tea Loaf
Photo: Charisse Kenion

Bitter Chocolate, Lavender, and Banana Tea Loaf

14 ingredients 25 min + 1 hr 1 5x9-inch loaf openrecipes
Bitter Chocolate, Lavender, and Banana Tea Loaf

"This is an updated version of an old favorite. Still a wonderful comfort food. Cut a slice and slather with some creamy butter; sit and enjoy with a cup of your favorite cuppa tea!"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

1212
Calories
25g
Protein
42g
Fat
184g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 13 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Chocolate 1 oz (28g) semisweet 155
Vegetable 1 tbsp (14g) 120
Banana 1 medium (118g) 105
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Orange Peel 1 medium (131g) 62
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Lavender not in our table 0
Flower not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed banana
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons dried orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chopped bitter chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sugar for decorating (optional)

Directions

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