Description
Indulge in the ultimate decadent treat with this Fudge Brownie Bread recipe. This rich and moist loaf combines the intense flavors of chocolate with the fudgy texture of brownies, enhanced by melted butter, brewed coffee, and chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special snack, this easy-to-make bread bakes to perfection in just under an hour and can be enjoyed plain or with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup hot brewed coffee
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each, until completely melted. Alternatively, melt the butter slowly in a saucepan over low heat.
- Combine butter and sugar: Add the granulated sugar into the melted butter and whisk vigorously until the mixture is well combined and slightly glossy.
- Incorporate the eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, whisking thoroughly after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- Add vanilla extract: Stir in the vanilla extract evenly throughout the batter to enhance flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, sift or whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients: Slowly incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula or mixer on low speed. Mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the bread.
- Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (optional): Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts or pecans if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Add hot coffee: Slowly pour the hot brewed coffee into the batter, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy, which also helps develop the fudgy texture.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) so it reaches the correct temperature for baking.
- Prepare the loaf pan: Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy removal of the bread.
- Pour batter into the pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool in the pan: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15-20 minutes to set before removing it.
- Transfer to wire rack: Carefully turn the bread out onto a wire rack and let it cool completely to room temperature for clean slicing.
- Slice and serve: Once fully cool, use a serrated knife to slice the fudge brownie bread and serve as desired.
- Enjoy: This bread can be enjoyed plain or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, or a dusting of powdered sugar for extra indulgence.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage. When freezing, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then foil. To thaw, leave at room temperature for a few hours.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the bread tender.
- If you prefer a nut-free version, simply omit the walnuts or pecans.
- The brewed coffee enhances the chocolate flavor but can be substituted with hot water or milk if desired.
- Using parchment paper makes removing the bread from the pan easier and prevents sticking.
- For extra fudginess, slightly underbake the bread and check with a skewer frequently.
- Store the bread tightly wrapped to maintain moisture and freshness.
