Chocolate Teacake

Grrrrrgh!
Course : Chocolate
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 10
 

Ingredients:

2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 ounces butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar
1 Large egg
1 cup buttermilk
2 ounces currants -- plumped in warm water and drained
2 ounces chopped pecans
 

Preparation:

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.

 

Nutritional Information:

261 Calories (kcal); 10g Total Fat; (32% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 40g Carbohydrate; 32mg Cholesterol; 410mg Sodium