Tuesday, March 22, 2011

CHOCOLATE CHAI MINI LOAVES

2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
3 tablespoons chai tea latte mix
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream

FROSTING:

1 cup confectioners sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon chai tea latte mix
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
4-5 teaspoons milk

in a microwave, melt chocolate with the water; stir until smooth. cool slightly. in a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. beat in vanilla, then chocolate mixture.

combine the flour, latte mix baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream.

transfer to three greased 5 3/4"x3"x2" loaf pans. bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack too cool completely.

for frosting: combine the confectioners sugar, butter, latte mix,vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. frost tops of loaves.

makes 3 mini loaves

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