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Hot Fudge Brownie Bread

Indulge in a decadent twist on classic brownies with this easy-to-make Hot Fudge Brownie Bread, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Use unsalted butter to control salt levels.
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cups buttermilk
  • 0.5 cups hot fudge sauce
Mix-ins & Toppings
  • 1 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cups hot fudge sauce, warmed
  • 0.25 cups chocolate chips (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped nuts (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan, lining it with parchment paper.
Mixing
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Incorporate the eggs one by one, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry.
Baking
  1. Gently fold in the hot fudge sauce and chocolate chips.
  2. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  3. Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  4. Drizzle warmed hot fudge sauce on top and sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts if desired.

Notes

You can mix the dry ingredients the night before and store them in an airtight container. Adding a swirl of peanut butter or espresso powder is a creative way to enhance flavor.