Description
Indulge in this decadent Hot Fudge Brownie Bread, a rich and moist loaf combining the deep flavors of cocoa and buttery batter swirled with hot fudge sauce. Perfect as a dessert or a special treat, this bread balances fudgy chocolate intensity with a tender crumb, enhanced optionally with chocolate chips or nuts for added texture.
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
Fudge and Optional Add-ins
- 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 ensure the bread releases easily after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening and flavor.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes. This step incorporates air for a tender texture.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then incorporate the vanilla extract to build a smooth, cohesive batter.
- Combine Wet & Dry: Alternately add the dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the bread.
- Fold in Fudge: Gently fold in the hot fudge sauce along with optional chocolate chips or chopped nuts, distributing them evenly without deflating the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool & Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle with extra hot fudge sauce before serving for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- Do not overmix once you combine wet and dry ingredients; this keeps the bread tender.
- Check the bread starting at 50 minutes of baking to avoid overbaking, as ovens vary.
- Optionally adding chocolate chips or nuts adds extra texture and flavor variety.
- Hot fudge sauce can be substituted with caramel or chocolate syrup for different flavor profiles.
- This bread is best served slightly warm and can be reheated gently for a gooey experience.
