Description
A rich, chocolate-forward loaf that combines the characteristics of brownies and quick bread, with gooey hot fudge ribbons throughout.
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce (for swirl)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce, warmed (for drizzle)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (for topping)
- 2 tbsp chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5 inch loaf pan by greasing it and optionally lining it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients and buttermilk alternately into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Layer half of the batter into the loaf pan, add half of the hot fudge, followed by the remaining batter and hot fudge on top. Swirl gently.
- Bake for 55 to 70 minutes or until a skewer comes out with moist crumbs. Allow to cool before slicing.
- Optional: Warm remaining hot fudge and drizzle over slices before serving.
Notes
For best results, allow the loaf to cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: brownie, dessert, chocolate, bread, fudge