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creme egg chocolate loaf cake

16 April 2014 by Dominic Franks

… the weather has been joyous in the UK these past few days and everyone seems to be in a good mood, it’s quite incredible how the sunshine can bring out the best in people although quite frankly i’ve never seen London so jam-packed with tourists meandering around, always going both somewhere and nowhere at the same time… to be honest, I wish it were me… but thank the lord (quite literally) for this four day week, both a blessing and a curse in equal measure. Of course it’s lovely to have an extended break but what it really means for us is that deadlines are squeezed and pressures boil over a little.  We are quite literally running around like lambs to slaughter this week and no doubt next… Easter pun fully intended…


creme egg chocolate loaf cake
just one last cheeky little creme egg post before Easter and this is really just a ‘left-over’ batter recipe but I got slightly over-eggcited when I thought about this loaf cake.  I was inspired by Karen from Lavender and Lovage who made a classic savoury pie with an egg in the middle, which should kind of look like this… i thought it would be fun to try a sweet version using creme eggs of course.  I simply used the remainder of the batter from the mini creme egg bundt cakes and then laid the mini eggs end to end inside.  It worked well although the white creme centre seemed to melt into the sponge mix but it’s a cute little simple cake with one last surprise for those still on an egg hunt…

for the cake
3 large free range eggs
225g sugar
225g butter
225g self-raising flour
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 regular creme egg – finely chopped
a little cococa powder for dusting
5 or six mini creme eggs
you will need a medium 1lt loaf tin, greased and lined
pre-heat the oven to 170C
in a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add the eggs and beat in followed by the flour and cocoa and beat in, then add the chopped creme egg, vanilla and a little milk to slacken and stir in
spoon 2/3rd of the batter into the tin and even out with a knife then lay the eggs end to end down the middle of the batter.  
bake for 20-25 mins until risen and a skewer inserted comes out clean – set aside to cool
dust with cocoa powder and then serve in thick slices with a cup of tea
eat and of course, enjoy!

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  1. Caroline says

    16 April 2014 at 11:07 am

    Great minds think alike! A very nice recipe and idea.

  2. mr. pineapple man says

    16 April 2014 at 4:04 pm

    Perfect for easter! Yum!

  3. belleau kitchen says

    16 April 2014 at 4:25 pm

    Thanks Caroline.. I wish the white and yellow had stayed more in tact but I was pleased with the taste!

  4. belleau kitchen says

    16 April 2014 at 4:25 pm

    thank you.. ideal for Easter indeed!

  5. The Kitchenmaid says

    17 April 2014 at 12:05 am

    OMG! Gorgeous – and very clever. I think it would be good with those little wee caramel eggs too. Happy Easter! x

  6. belleau kitchen says

    17 April 2014 at 5:20 am

    Thank you. Oooh yes those caramel eggs would work really well!

  7. Magnolia Verandah says

    17 April 2014 at 5:37 am

    Oh you are just full of lovely novel ideas. Happy Easter to you.

  8. belleau kitchen says

    17 April 2014 at 5:47 am

    Thank you. and to you x

  9. Jean says

    17 April 2014 at 7:19 am

    Now that's another great idea, it looks such fun, I must try it!

  10. manu says

    17 April 2014 at 7:59 am

    Oh Dom this loaf is perfect for this period of the year…
    Thanks for sharing

  11. belleau kitchen says

    17 April 2014 at 8:41 am

    thanks Jean… it is really fun and of course tastes very good too!

  12. belleau kitchen says

    17 April 2014 at 8:41 am

    Thanks Manu – Happy Easter!

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  16. Karen S Booth says

    17 April 2014 at 2:53 pm

    What a GREAT idea Dom and thanks so much for preserving and linking to my pie images too! What we need is a Sweet and Savoury Cake and Pie supper one day – with all our eggs in one basket, in a manner of speaking! LOVELY cake and recipe! Karen xxx

  17. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry says

    17 April 2014 at 2:54 pm

    How very creative. My kiddoes would absolutely love making and eating this.

  18. Alison Cross says

    17 April 2014 at 5:30 pm

    What a great idea – really creative! I'm going to end up diabetic after all this lol!

    Alix

  19. Choclette says

    17 April 2014 at 7:21 pm

    Oh much prefer your sweeter version and I'm still very much up for hunting Easter eggs – especially if they are in cake. Fab idea. Hope you get to enjoy Easter and manage some down time.

  20. Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes says

    18 April 2014 at 2:53 am

    Hi Dom, what delightful, decadent, delicious & devilish cake! I'll bet it's a lot like your personality! Happy Easter, enjoy your break! I'm going to enjoy my 10 glorious days! xo

  21. Jules says

    19 April 2014 at 11:34 pm

    If you put your mini eggs into the freezer for a couple of hours, then add them to the cake mix frozen, they will not melt so much and the fondant creme will stay inside. I've tried it in cupcakes.
    Jules

  22. belleau kitchen says

    20 April 2014 at 7:44 am

    Genius idea!! Thanks Jules.

  23. plasterer bristol says

    22 April 2014 at 3:23 pm

    This is my favorite cake, yummy! thanks for sharing this lovely recipe…

    Simon

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My name is Dominic, I am a cook, food writer and creative event producer. I write the food blog Dom In The Kitchen and also write a monthly recipe column for Lincolnshire Life Magazine and Good Taste Magazine. I also run creative event production company The Persuaders, producing global events for brands since 1997. I am based both in the small village of Belleau in Lincolnshire and the smaller village of London! Read More…

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