Description
Indulge in this Decadent Hot Fudge Brownie Bread, a rich and moist loaf combining the deep flavors of cocoa and chocolate chips swirled with luscious hot fudge sauce. Perfectly balanced between a brownie and a quick bread, this recipe yields gooey, chocolatey slices that are ideal for dessert or a special treat with your afternoon coffee.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
- ¾ cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce, plus extra for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking.
- Prepare the Loaf Pan: Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, allowing easy removal of the bread later.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt to evenly combine.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, melted unsalted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Layer the Batter: Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Add Hot Fudge Swirl: Drizzle ½ cup of hot fudge sauce over the batter layer in the pan.
- Top with Remaining Batter: Pour the remaining batter on top of the fudge, smoothing the surface.
- Swirl the Fudge: Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the hot fudge through the batter to create a marbled effect.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating it’s perfectly done.
- Cool: Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle and Serve: Before serving, drizzle additional hot fudge sauce over the top for extra decadence.
- Slice and Enjoy: Slice the brownie bread into 8 to 10 pieces and enjoy warm for the ultimate gooey and chocolatey texture.
Notes
- Use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips for a more intense chocolate flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist.
- Make sure to swirl the fudge gently to achieve an appealing marbled effect.
- This bread is best served warm to enjoy the gooey texture of the fudge and melted chocolate chips.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
