Description
A rich and moist dessert bread that combines the flavors of hot fudge and brownies, perfect for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar)
- 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Fold in the hot fudge sauce gently to create a marbled effect — do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Drizzle with additional hot fudge sauce before serving if desired.
Notes
- You can use store-bought or homemade hot fudge sauce.
- If using milk instead of buttermilk, let it sit for a few minutes with lemon juice or vinegar to curdle before using.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 12 slices per loaf)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg