Name: Fudgy Brownie Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10-12 slices

Rich and Moist Chocolate Quick Bread

Fudgy brownie bread genuinely combines the rich decadence of brownies with the convenient loaf form of quick bread. Dense, moist, and intensely chocolatey, this bread satisfies sweet cravings while offering easy slicing and sharing. Melted semi-sweet chocolate folded into the batter elevates the deep cocoa flavor, while the dutch processed cocoa powder adds complexity. This easy one-bowl recipe requires no mixer and comes together quickly making it ideal for birthdays, book clubs, or cozy afternoons year round.

Fudgy Brownie Bread

Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour Makes: 10-12 Slices

Moist, fudgy chocolate bread with rich chocolate flavor and tender crumb.

Ingredients:

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
¾ cup whole milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8½ x 4½ inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
Stir in melted chocolate, milk, vanilla extract until mostly combined.
Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently until just combined. Fold in melted butter and chocolate chips if using.
Pour batter into prepared loaf pan, smoothing top. Optionally sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
Bake 55-60 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
Cool in pan 15 minutes, then transfer loaf to wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Tip: Coat loaf pan with flour based baking spray and line with parchment for easy removal and clean edges.

Mastering Fudgy Brownie Bread

The secret to fudgy texture lies in beating eggs and sugar until fluffy and gently folding in melted butter and chocolate. Avoid overmixing dry ingredients to keep crumb tender. Melted chocolate adds richness beyond cocoa powder. Baking just until moist crumbs ensures moistness without underbaking.

Chocolate Quality

Use good quality semi-sweet chocolate for melting (60-70% cocoa). Dutch processed cocoa powder adds deeper flavor than natural cocoa.

Mixing Tips

Let melted chocolate and butter cool to room temperature before adding to eggs to prevent curdling. Stir dry ingredients gently with spatula until just combined.

Serving Suggestions

Serve slices warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for dessert. Great on its own with coffee or as party finger food for chocolate lovers. Store wrapped at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze tightly for 2 months.

Variations

Add a swirl of peanut butter or Nutella before baking for flavor contrast.
Mix in nuts, espresso powder for grown-up notes.
Use gluten-free flour blend for allergy needs.
Top with hot fudge or chocolate ganache for extra decadence.