Description
Indulgent hot fudge brownie bread merges classic dessert elements into a rich, chocolatey loaf. Chocolate lovers will savor dense, moist layers complemented by deep fudge notes that elevate this irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml/12 fl oz) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50 g/1.75 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) buttermilk
- ½ cup (170 g/6 oz) hot fudge sauce
- 1 cup (200 g/7 oz) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (113 g/4 oz) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional: ½ cup (85 g/3 oz) chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F and thoroughly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together, creating a uniform dry mixture with no lumps.
- Creaming Process: Blend butter and sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency with a pale color.
- Wet Ingredient Integration: Whisk eggs into the creamed mixture one at a time, ensuring complete incorporation, then add vanilla extract for aromatic depth.
- Batter Development: Alternately fold dry ingredients and buttermilk into the wet mixture, gently stirring to maintain a smooth, luxurious batter texture.
- Flavor Enhancement: Swirl hot fudge sauce through the batter, creating delectable chocolate ribbons, and optionally fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra complexity.
- Baking Technique: Pour batter into prepared pan, leveling the surface, and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into the center.
- Cooling and Finishing: Rest bread in pan for 10 minutes, transfer to a wire rack, and once completely cooled, drizzle with additional hot fudge sauce before slicing.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and even texture throughout the batter.
- Swirl Technique: When adding hot fudge, use a knife to create gentle marble-like swirls for maximum chocolate distribution.
- Moisture Magic: Don’t overmix the batter – stop stirring as soon as ingredients are just combined to keep the bread tender and soft.
- Storage Savvy: Wrap cooled bread tightly in plastic wrap or store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3-4 days at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg