Description
This Hot Fudge Brownie Bread is a rich, moist quick bread infused with cocoa and swirled with decadent hot fudge sauce. Perfect for dessert or an indulgent snack, it combines the fudgy goodness of brownies and the comforting texture of homemade bread. Topped with extra hot fudge drizzle, it’s sure to delight chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups 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
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce, plus extra for drizzling
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until fully combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently after each addition, just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the Hot Fudge: Fold in ½ cup of hot fudge sauce evenly throughout the batter. For extra texture and flavor, gently fold in optional chocolate chips or chopped nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with only a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownie bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Before serving, drizzle extra hot fudge sauce on top for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature to cream properly with sugar.
- A toothpick test ensures the bread is perfectly baked without drying out.
- For best results, use fresh buttermilk; you can substitute with regular milk mixed with 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice if needed.
- Optional chocolate chips or nuts add extra flavor and crunch but are not necessary.
- Store leftover brownie bread wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
