Description
A festive loaf with cozy flavors of chocolate, coffee, and peppermint. Perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extract.
- Slowly incorporate the flour mixture and milk, alternating between them.
- Stir in coffee granules.
- Divide the batter in half; mix one half with additional cocoa powder.
- Pour half of the plain batter into the prepared pan, followed by the chocolate layer, then top with the remaining plain batter.
- Use a knife to create swirls through the batter.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature. It’s best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: peppermint, mocha, loaf, marble, dessert, holiday baking