Description

Indulge in the rich, decadent delight of Hot Fudge Brownie Bread, a luscious twist on traditional brownies baked into a moist, chocolate-infused loaf. Made with cocoa powder, melted butter, and hot fudge sauce, this bread offers a perfect balance of fudgy texture and gooey chocolate goodness, finished with a generous drizzle of warm hot fudge and optional chocolate chips for extra sweetness.

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

Add-ins and Toppings

½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
½ cup hot fudge sauce (for topping)
¼ cup chocolate chips (optional, for topping)

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Instructions

Preheat 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 ensure even distribution.
Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and well blended. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until fully combined.
Incorporate dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Then fold in the milk and the initial ½ cup of hot fudge sauce until smooth. If desired, fold in the optional ½ cup chocolate chips for extra chocolate bursts.
Pour batter and bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, indicating fudgy doneness.
Cool bread: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the loaf to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare topping and serve: Warm the remaining ½ cup hot fudge sauce until it is pourable. Drizzle it generously over the cooled bread. Sprinkle with the remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips if using for a decadent finishing touch.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender and moist.
Allow the bread to cool completely before adding the hot fudge topping to prevent it from melting too much and becoming runny.
For a nutty twist, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter along with the chocolate chips.
This bread can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated up to a week.
Reheat slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to enjoy warm and gooey brownie bread.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American