Description
This Hot Fudge Brownie Bread combines the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the convenience of a quick bread. Each slice delivers an intense chocolate experience with pockets of melted chocolate chips and swirls of hot fudge sauce throughout. It’s the perfect indulgent treat for chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Fudge Topping:
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce, warmed
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Begin by thoroughly mixing your dry ingredients in a medium bowl, ensuring the cocoa powder is well incorporated with no lumps.
2. In a separate large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This step incorporates air into the batter for a lighter texture.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This prevents the batter from breaking or separating.
4. Incorporate the vanilla extract for that essential aromatic flavor.
5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently to avoid overworking the gluten.
6. The magic happens when you fold in the hot fudge sauce and chocolate chips, creating ribbons of fudge throughout the batter.
7. Transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan and bake until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. While the bread is still warm, add the finishing touch by drizzling with warm hot fudge sauce and sprinkling with chocolate chips and optional nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes