Description
This decadent Hot Fudge Brownie Bread combines fudgy cocoa, rich butter, and sweet hot fudge sauce into a moist, chocolatey loaf. Perfect for chocolate lovers, it’s baked to perfection and topped with extra hot fudge and chocolate chips for an irresistible dessert or indulgent snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce (for batter)
Add-ins and Topping
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional, for batter)
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce (for drizzling)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and cocoa.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Then add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing. Next, fold in the milk and ½ cup of hot fudge sauce until the batter is smooth. If using, gently fold in ½ cup chocolate chips.
- Fill Pan with Batter: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the loaf pan and spread the surface smooth.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool: Let the brownie bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes to set. Then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Add Hot Fudge Topping: Warm the remaining hot fudge sauce until pourable. Drizzle generously over the cooled bread and sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips if desired for extra chocolatey goodness.
Notes
- Using quality hot fudge sauce enhances the chocolate flavor and moisture.
- Chocolate chips are optional but add texture and richness.
- Do not overmix the batter; mix until ingredients are just combined for a tender crumb.
- Allow bread to cool completely before adding the fudge topping to prevent it from melting off.
- Store leftover bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
