Gift-Worthy: Wrapped with a ribbon, a loaf of homemade brownie bread makes a thoughtful and delicious gift for friends, neighbors, or teachers. And it makes a nice change from the usual banana bread.
Ingredients
Chocolate Chips: They’re melted, folded into the batter, and sprinkled on the hot loaf for maximum melty goodness.
Butter: Contributes moisture and richness for a soft texture.
All Purpose Flour: The foundation of the loaf.
Dutch-Process Cocoa Powder: The key to the most fudgy, chocolatey flavor.
Baking Powder and Baking Soda: A double dose of leavening to make the bread rise.
Eggs: Bind the batter together and provide richness and structure. Room-temperature eggs mix in more easily.
Granulated and Light Brown Sugar: For the perfect blend of sweetness and chewiness.
Salt and Vanilla: For balance and to enhance the flavors.
Buttermilk: Gives an extra hit of tenderness.
Hot Water (and Espresso Powder): Hot water draws out the cocoa flavor and helps the leaveners get going. The espresso is optional but is another way to amp up the rich taste.
How to Make Brownie Bread
If you’re a brownie fan, you’ve got to try this fun twist.
It’s more involved than a boxed mix, I’ll admit, but it’s super straightforward and more than worth the extra dirty dishes!
1. PREP: Preheat the oven and line a loaf pan with parchment.
2. MELT the butter and chocolate until smooth, then set aside to cool.
3. SIFT the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
4. WHISK the eggs and sugars. Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla, chocolate mixture, and water.
5. COMBINE the wet and dry and fold in the chocolate chips.
6. BAKE for about 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center has moist crumbs. It’s fudgy, so it won’t come out clean.
7. SPRINKLE the hot loaf with the last of the chocolate chips, and then leave the loaf to cool. Enjoy!
Tips For the Best Brownie Bread
Brownie bread is an absolute game-changer.
Serve it warm and it’s like a slice of hot fudge cake – especially with the gooey chocolate melted on top.
But it’s just as fudgy if you let it cool.
