Description
Indulge in this rich and moist Hot Fudge Brownie Bread that’s perfect for any chocolate lover. Combining the fudgy intensity of brownies with the comforting texture of bread, this recipe features a luscious hot fudge swirl throughout, with optional chocolate chips or nuts for added texture. Baked to perfection, this loaf is ideal as a dessert or a decadent snack, enhanced with a drizzle of hot fudge sauce for an extra chocolate punch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
Additional Ingredients
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce, plus extra for drizzling
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and set it aside to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly combine the dry components of the batter.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This process should take about 3 to 4 minutes and incorporates air for a tender crumb.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overdeveloping the batter, which can cause toughness.
- Fold in Fudge: Gently fold the hot fudge sauce into the batter, along with chocolate chips or nuts if you are using them. Be careful not to overmix to maintain swirls of fudge throughout the bread.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is cooked through.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with additional hot fudge sauce before slicing and serving for an extra decadent touch.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the dry ingredients to keep the bread tender and moist.
- Use a toothpick to test doneness; if it comes out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter, it is done.
- For best results, let the bread cool completely before slicing to maintain structure.
- You can substitute buttermilk with 1 cup of milk plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar, let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- Optional chocolate chips or nuts add texture but can be omitted for a smoother fudge bread.
