Description
This Hot Fudge Brownie Bread recipe combines rich, fudgy chocolate with a luscious hot fudge swirl, baked into a moist and irresistible loaf. Perfect for dessert lovers craving a gooey, chocolate-infused treat that’s easy to slice and serve.
Ingredients
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Brownie Bread
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Hot Fudge Swirl
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Make the Brownie Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until well combined. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, and stir gently until the batter comes together. Fold in the chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Create the Hot Fudge Swirl: In a small bowl, mix the hot fudge sauce with heavy cream until smooth and pourable. If needed, warm it slightly in the microwave for about 10 seconds to loosen the mixture.
- Assemble the Loaf: Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drizzle half of the hot fudge mixture over the batter and use a knife to create swirls. Add the remaining brownie batter on top, then drizzle the rest of the fudge sauce over it. Swirl again for a marbled effect.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow it to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool further.
- Serve & Enjoy: Slice the brownie bread while warm for an extra gooey experience. Serve with ice cream, drizzle with chocolate sauce, or sprinkle with powdered sugar for an indulgent treat.
Notes
- Adding ¼ cup creamy peanut butter to the hot fudge swirl creates a chocolate-peanut butter twist.
- For a mocha flavor, stir in 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder into the batter.
- Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
- Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the top for a salted caramel variation.
- Replace half of the semi-sweet chocolate chips with white chocolate chips for contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Brownie bread, hot fudge swirl, chocolate loaf, chocolate bread, fudgy brownie bread, baked dessert, chocolate chips, easy chocolate bread
