• Butter(softened) 3/4 cup
• Light brown sugar 1/2 cup
• Eggs(lightly beaten) 4
• Dark chocolate chips 8 ounces
• Raisins 1/2 cup
• Walnuts(chopped) 1/2 cup
• Orange rind(grated)1
• Self raising flour 2 cups

Lightly grease a 2 pound loaf pan and line the base with baking parchment.

Cream together the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.

Gradually add the eggs, beating well after each addition.

If the mixture begings to curdle, beat in 1-2 tablespoons of the flour.

Stir in the chocolate chips, raisins, walnuts, and orange rind.

Sift the flour and carefully fold it into the mixture.

Spoon the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and make a slight dip in the center of the top with the back of a spoon.

Bake in a preheated oven at 325 degree F for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before carefully turning out and leaving on a wire rack to cool completely.

Slice the chocolate tea bread into thin slices and serve with a nice cup of tea!

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