A recipe for Chocolate Teacake. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Chocolate Teacake shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
2 1/4 c. Flour2 Tsp. Baking powder
1 Tsp. Baking soda
1/2 Tsp. Salt
6 Tbs. Cocoa powder
2 oz. Butter
1/2 Tsp. Vanilla extract
1/2 c. Sugar
1 Egg
1 c. Buttermilk
2 oz. Currants; plumped in warm water and drained
2 oz. Chopped pecans
Directions
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350F. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cocoa. Cream the butter, add the vanilla and sugar, beat until light, about 5 minutes. Add the egg. Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk. Do not over mix. Stir in the currants and nuts. Pour into a greased and floured 7-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool in the pan 10 minutes, remove and cool on a rack.
