Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line with parchment so the loaf will release easily.
Step 2: Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine and whisk:
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup cocoa powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
After mixing, put that bowl aside.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a bigger mixing bowl, whisk:
½ cup melted butter
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
Beat these ingredients together thoroughly until you have a smooth batter.
Then, add:
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Keep whisking until everything is combined and smooth.
Step 4: To the wet ingredients, add the flour mixture
Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating with:
1/2 cup milk (added in two parts)
Gently fold after each addition to keep from overmixing.
For added richness, fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional).
Step 5: Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth it out with a spatula.
Bake in 350 degree F preheated oven for 50-60 mins or a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Allow to cool completely in the pan, then use parchment overhang to transfer to a wire rack to cool fully before slicing (to ensure nice clean cuts and to hold its structure).
Serving Suggestions
Warm with Butter: Melted over a warm piece, a pat of salted butter is pure heaven.
Dessert Upgrade: Serve topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of hot fudge sauce.
Breakfast: A sweet twist on your breakfast with a cup of coffee or a latte.
With Whipped Cream: Top with whipped cream and fresh berries for a lighter dessert.
Festive Touch: Dust powdered sugar over the loaf for a bakery-style touch, perfect for the holidays.
Storage Tips
Room Temperature
Store Brownie Bread covered in an airtight container or foil for up to 4 days. Keep it in a cool, dry place.
Refrigeration
If you like it chilled in texture, store the bread in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Allow it to come to room temperature or warm briefly in the microwave before serving.
Freezing
Wrap the loaf tightly in plastic wrap and then foil before freezing. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and warm slices as needed.
Variations
Chunky Monkey: Stir in a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans in the batter for crunch and nutty flavor.
Peanut Butter Swirl: Spoon dollops of peanut butter over the batter, then use a butter knife to gently swirl them in before baking.
Mint Chocolate Twist: Get your loaf in the mood for the season by replacing the vanilla extract with peppermint extract — 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon, depending on how minty you’d like your treat.
Espresso Infusion: If you want to take your chocolate loaf to mocha-inspired heights, use an espresso shot. Add in a teaspoon of instant espresso powder directly to the batter before baking. It’ll also deepen and intensify the chocolate flavor, providing your loaf with an irresistible jolt of coffee.
Double Chocolate: Use dark cocoa powder, and sprinkle a few more chocolate chips on top before baking for an extra dose of chocolate decadence.
Conclusion
Brownie Bread is the ideal sweet for chocolate lovers — a loaf that’s as adaptable as it is yummy. Whether it’s a midday snack, an after-dinner treat or a gift for friends and family, it’s hard to go wrong with this recipe. The simplicity of whipping this up and the deep, fudgy flavor will have you returning to it time and time again.”
So preheat your oven, grab those few simple ingredients, and let’s bake up some chocolatey magic. Take a bite, and it’ll be clear why Brownie Bread is a twist worth taking!
