Brownie Bread
If you’ve ever struggled to decide between a decadent brownie and a slice of soft, comforting bread, why not have both? Brownie Bread is the ultimate indulgence, combining the chewy, fudgy texture we love in brownies with the sliceable ease of bread.
Every bite is an irresistible mix of chocolatey goodness and pure comfort, making it perfect for any occasion, from afternoon snacks to celebrations. You can never go wrong with chocolate!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Rich chocolate flavor: The perfect blend of deep cocoa richness and a touch of sweetness.
- Versatile treat: Enjoy it as a dessert, a snack, or even with your coffee for breakfast!
- Simple Ingredients: Only six ingredients needed, including pantry staples.
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
You only need a handful of pantry staples and a few extras to take this bread to the next level. Think melted chocolate for that gooey texture, cocoa powder for an intense flavor boost, and eggs to bind it all together.
Variations
- Nutty crunch: Add chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds for extra texture and flavor.
- Double chocolate: Toss in a handful of chocolate chips or chunks for gooey bites of melted chocolate bliss.
- Healthier twist: Swap out some of the sugar for a natural sweetener like honey or use whole wheat flour for extra fiber.
- Seasonal flair: Add cinnamon, pumpkin spice, or orange zest for a festive spin.
Instructions
This is a brief overview of the steps required to prepare this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- In a small, microwave safe bowl, place 1 cup of the chocolate chips and the butter–cutting the butter into slices to melt faster. Heat in short bursts, stirring each time until the chocolate is completely melted. Set aside and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and brown sugar. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Once the chocolate has cooled, add it to the egg and sugar mixture along with the buttermilk, vanilla and espresso (or hot water) and whisk until the batter is smooth.
- Add in the dry ingredients and whisk to combine. Use a spatula to fold in the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a 9” loaf pan and place in the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a skewer comes out cleanly.
- To make the glaze, heat the heavy cream until it just begins to simmer. Pour the chocolate over the mixture and let it sit for 2 minutes. Then, whisk until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the top of the bread.
Expert Tips
- Use high-quality chocolate: The chocolate is the star of this recipe, so choose a good-quality cocoa powder and chocolate for the best results.
- Room temperature ingredients: Make sure your eggs and butter are at room temperature to help the batter mix evenly.
- Don’t overmix: Overmixing can cause the bread to become dense and dry, so mix until just combined.
- Adjust sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter bread, increase the amount of sugar in the recipe or top with a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this brownie bread recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Insert a toothpick into the center of the loaf. If it comes out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter, it’s ready!
Yes, keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze individual slices and defrost them as needed.
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📖Recipe
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Brownie Bread
Equipment
- small glass bowl
- large mixing bowl
- small bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- 9″ loaf pan
- Small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 ½ cups mini chocolate chips – semi-sweet
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup brewed espresso alternatively hot water
- 1 ¼ cups flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Glaze:
- 4 ounce chocolate chips
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- In a small, microwave safe bowl, place 1 cup of the chocolate chips and the butter–cutting the butter into slices to melt faster.
- Heat in short bursts, stirring each time until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Set aside and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar and brown sugar together.
- In a small bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder and baking soda together. Set aside.
- Once the chocolate has cooled, add it to the egg and sugar mixture along with the buttermilk, vanilla and espresso (or hot water) and whisk until the batter is smooth.
- Add in the dry ingredients and whisk to combine.
- Use a spatula to fold in the remaining ½ cup of chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into a 9” loaf pan and place in the oven and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a skewer comes out cleanly.
- Remove and let rest in the pan for about 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack to let it come to room temperature.
- To make the glaze, heat the heavy cream until just simmering.
- Pour over the chocolate and let sit for 2 minutes and then whisk until smooth.
- Drizzle over the top of the bread.
Notes
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
This is double choco-licious, and I love how moist it is. YUMM!
This brownie bread was unbelieveably good! So moist and incredible flavor!!!
This brownie bread turned out amazing! It was easy to prepare and so delicious. I can’t wait to make it again…YUM!!!
I love good bread! This brownie bread sounds very nice and easy to make!