Russell Stover Choco Loaf

Name: Russell Stover
Address: USA

Rich. Dark. Sublime. This is for those who think there is no such thing as too much good chocolate

Assorted Chocolates, 9.4 oz. Box

1 hour

Medium

10 - 12 people

Assorted Russell Stover Chocolates
1 2/3 all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder , milkFOR GANACHE: 3/4 cup of whipping cream, 1/2 cup of chopped da
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/8 cup sugar
6 Tbsp butter - softened
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup dark chocolate -melted
2/3 cup milk
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate bars

Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease a 1.5 lb loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
Place flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl and whisk together--set aside.
In a stand mixer cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Continue mixing and add eggs - one at a time. Add vanilla. Add melted chocolate and stir until just combined.
Gradually add half of the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Add half of milk and mix until combined. Repeat with remaining flour mix and milk.
Bake for 35 minutes. Insert toothpick in center. If clean, remove from oven. Let cool
CHOCOLATE GANACHE INSTRUCTIONS: Heat whipping cream in a saucepan until simmering. Turn off head and stir in chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth. Let cool slightly, pour over Choco Loaf and let stand for 10 minutes.
Decorate with your favorite Russell Stover Chocolates.