HOT FUDGE BROWNIE BREAD
A rich, gooey quick bread that marries the best of brownies and hot fudge into one irresistible loaf. Perfectly moist with pockets of melted chocolate and a brownie-like top, it’s the ultimate chocolate lover’s treat.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup – Provides structure without density.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: ½ cup – Delivers deep chocolate flavor.
- Baking Soda: ½ teaspoon – Lifts the loaf slightly.
- Salt: ¼ teaspoon – Balances sweetness.
- Granulated Sugar: ¾ cup – Creates sweetness and structure.
- Brown Sugar: ½ cup – Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
- Eggs: 2 large – Binds and enriches the batter.
- Vegetable Oil: ½ cup – Keeps the bread tender.
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons – Enhances chocolate depth.
- Buttermilk: ½ cup – Tenderizes and moistens.
- Chocolate Chips: 1 cup – Add gooey texture and bursts of chocolate.
- Hot Fudge Sauce: ½ cup – Swirled in for molten centers.
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5 loaf pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix eggs, sugars, oil, vanilla, and buttermilk. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour half the batter into the pan, drizzle half the hot fudge, then repeat. Swirl gently with a knife.
- Assemble the Dish: Smooth the top and tap pan to remove air pockets.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 55–60 minutes until toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Finishing Touches: Cool in pan 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice slightly warm and enjoy with ice cream or milk.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa for intense chocolate flavor.
- Let it cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Store tightly wrapped to keep moist for days.
- Great for freezing — just reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: brownie bread, hot fudge loaf, chocolate bread, gooey dessert, quick bread, fudgy loaf