Hot Fudge Brownie Bread

Ingredients:

For the Bread:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Hot Fudge Swirl:

• 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for extra fudge chunks)

For Topping (Optional):

• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

1. Prepare the Pan:

• Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Mix the Bread Ingredients

1. Combine Dry Ingredients:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

1. Mix Wet Ingredients:

• In another bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.

1. Combine Wet and Dry:

• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 3: Add the Fudge Swirl

1. Add Fudge Swirl:

• Gently fold in 1/2 cup of the hot fudge sauce into the batter. If you’re using mini chocolate chips, fold them in as well.

1. Swirl the Fudge:

• Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
• Drizzle with a little of the remaining hot fudge sauce.
• Top with the remaining batter, and then drizzle the top with more hot fudge sauce.
• Use a knife or a skewer to swirl the fudge sauce through the batter for a marbled effect.

Step 4: Bake

1. Bake the Bread:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.

1. Cool:

• Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 5: Serve

1. Optional Topping:

• Before serving, you can dust the bread with powdered sugar for a touch of elegance.

1. Enjoy:

• Slice and enjoy your rich, chocolatey Hot Fudge Brownie Bread. It’s great on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat!

This Hot Fudge Brownie Bread is indulgent and perfect for chocolate lovers, combining the best aspects of brownies and bread into one irresistible dessert!