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Hot Fudge Brownie Bread

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This ultra-moist chocolate loaf combines the rich, chewy texture of brownies with gooey swirls of hot fudge, making it an irresistible treat for any chocolate lover. Easy to make with pantry staples, it’s perfect for special occasions, cozy weekends, or whenever you need a decadent dessert fix.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (45g)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar (55g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (4g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (3g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil (80ml)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (120ml)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10ml)
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (90g)
  • 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce (120ml), plus more for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs. Add vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Warm the hot fudge sauce just until pourable (about 10-15 seconds in the microwave). Drizzle most of it over the batter, then add the remaining batter on top. Drizzle the last bit of fudge sauce over the top and swirl gently with a butter knife.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). If the top gets too dark, loosely tent with foil around the 40-minute mark.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift it out using the parchment overhang. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
  9. Slice thickly and serve as is, or drizzle with extra warm fudge sauce. Optionally, sprinkle with flaky sea salt for a bakery-style finish.

Notes

For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, substitute almond or oat milk and use dairy-free chocolate chips and fudge sauce. Do not overmix the batter for the best texture. Let the bread cool completely before slicing for clean cuts. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.

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