Description
This Hot Fudge Brownie Bread is a decadent dessert that combines the rich flavors of cocoa and hot fudge sauce into a moist, cake-like bread. Perfect for a cozy treat, this recipe layers intense chocolate taste with a tender crumb, topped with a luscious drizzle of hot fudge for an extra indulgent finish.
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 Ingredients
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking your brownie bread.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk to the creamed butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the Hot Fudge: Gently fold in the ½ cup of hot fudge sauce and, if desired, the optional chocolate chips or chopped nuts to add texture and extra chocolatey goodness.
- Bake: Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan, smoothing out the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownie bread to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Before serving, drizzle with extra hot fudge sauce for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- For an added crunch, consider folding in chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist.
- If you prefer a less sweet bread, reduce the granulated sugar by 1/4 cup.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for best mixing results.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
