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Hot Fudge Brownie Bread

Hot Fudge Brownie Bread

Hot Fudge Brownie Bread is a decadent, rich, and gooey loaf-style bread that combines the classic flavors of hot fudge brownies into a soft, sliceable treat. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it features a perfectly balanced chocolate flavor with luscious pockets of melty fudge for indulgent satisfaction anytime.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices) 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum for gluten-free version)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (or dairy-free butter for vegan option)
  • 2 large eggs (or 2 flax eggs for vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk (or plant-based milk for vegan option)

Mix-ins

  • 3/4 cup hot fudge sauce or chocolate chips
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: caramel sauce for swirling
  • Optional: pinch of cayenne or cinnamon for spice
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder for mocha flavor

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients and Pan: Gather all your ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan thoroughly or line it with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents and cocoa for uniform flavor and texture.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat together melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk (or buttermilk) until smooth and creamy. This creates a rich base that balances the dry ingredients perfectly.
  4. Incorporate Wet and Dry Mixtures: Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender and moist.
  5. Add the Hot Fudge and Optional Mix-ins: Fold in your hot fudge sauce or chocolate chips carefully, distributing them evenly for luscious pockets of gooey chocolate throughout the bread. If using nuts, caramel sauce, spices, or coffee powder, add them here as well.
  6. Bake Until Perfectly Set: Transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter. The bread should have a crackly crust and remain soft inside.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the Hot Fudge Brownie Bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve once slightly cooled.

Notes

  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to maintain tender crumb and moist texture.
  • Use room temperature eggs to help emulsify the batter smoothly.
  • Check the bread at around 45 minutes to avoid overbaking and drying out.
  • For dramatic fudge ribbons, add dollops of hot fudge on top and swirl gently with a skewer before baking.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free (if gluten-free flour blend is used)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: hot fudge brownie bread, chocolate bread, fudge brownie loaf, dessert bread, gooey chocolate bread, homemade brownie bread