Description
This Hot Fudge Brownie Bread is a rich and moist chocolate treat combining the fudgy essence of brownies with the comforting texture of bread. Perfect for dessert or a decadent snack, it features a luscious hot fudge sauce both mixed into the batter and drizzled on top, enhanced with optional chocolate chips for added texture and chocolatey goodness.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce
Additional Ingredients
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce (for drizzling)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan by greasing and flouring it, or lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening and cocoa flavor.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is smooth. Then add in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Incorporate dry ingredients and add liquids: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Then mix in the milk and ½ cup hot fudge sauce until the batter is smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips if you choose to include them.
- Prepare to bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing out the surface for even baking.
- Bake the bread: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with moist crumbs but not raw batter.
- Cool the bread: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it onto a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Decorate and serve: Warm the remaining hot fudge sauce until it’s pourable. Drizzle it generously over the cooled bread, then sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips if desired before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Ensure the melted butter is not too hot to avoid cooking the eggs prematurely.
- Allowing the bread to cool completely before drizzling on hot fudge sauce prevents it from soaking in too much and becoming soggy.
- Chocolate chips are optional but add great texture and bursts of chocolate.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This bread freezes well; wrap tightly and thaw before serving.
