Description
Hot fudge brownie bread blends rich chocolate goodness with classic quick bread texture. Chocolate lovers will savor this indulgent dessert that combines dense brownie characteristics with moist bread perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (85 g) chocolate chips (optional)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) hot fudge sauce, plus more for drizzling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper, creating an overhang for easy removal.
- Batter Foundation: Whisk melted butter and sugar until combined, then blend in eggs and vanilla extract to form a smooth mixture.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together. Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, maintaining a light texture and avoiding overmixing.
- Chocolate and Fudge Layer: Evenly distribute chocolate chips throughout the batter. Pour half the mixture into the prepared pan, drizzle hot fudge sauce across the layer, then carefully cover with remaining batter.
- Baking Process: Place in a preheated 350°F oven for 45-50 minutes. Tent with aluminum foil if browning too quickly. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should have moist crumbs adhering to it.
- Cooling and Finishing: Allow bread to rest for 15 minutes, then lift out using parchment paper edges. Drizzle additional hot fudge sauce over the top before slicing into delectable portions.
Notes
- Butter Blending Technique: Whisk melted butter and sugar thoroughly to create a smooth, homogeneous base that ensures even sugar distribution and rich flavor development.
- Flour Sifting Strategy: Meticulously sift dry ingredients to eliminate lumps, guaranteeing a lighter, more tender bread texture without dense pockets.
- Chocolate Chip Distribution: Fold chocolate chips gently to prevent sinking, ensuring even chocolate presence throughout each slice of the bread.
- Baking Doneness Hack: Use the toothpick test carefully – look for moist crumbs, not completely dry, to maintain the bread’s signature fudgy, moist interior while avoiding overbaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg