"This charming loaf may look like a pound cake, and act like a pound cakeâ??and travel well and make sweet gifts like a pound cake. But it's quite a different little number, and thanks to a slew of hidden perksâ??it's better. To read the full article, head here. Adapted slightly from Molly on the Range (Rodale, 2016)...."
INGREDIENTS
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7 to 8 ounces (200 to 225 grams) marzipan, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
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1 tablespoon powdered sugar
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1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
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2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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2 large eggs
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1/2 cup buttermilk or heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract
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Jam, for serving