Chocolate Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ call purpose flour
- ½ cdutch processed cocoa powder
- 2 tspbaking powder
- ¼ tspsalt
- 1 cchocolate chips
divided
- ½ cneutral baking oil
- 1 cgranulated sugar
- 2 largeeggs
room temperature
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- ¾ cmilk
room temperature
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 F (170 C). Line a 9 x 5 loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang on two sides. Move the center rack to the next rung below the middle rung. This helps prevent the top of the chocolate loaf bread to bake faster than the rest of the bread.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk the flour, dutch processed cocoa powder, baking powder and salt together until well combined. Stir in ¾ cup the chocolate chips into the dry ingredients. Set aside.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, eggs, oil and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined. Stir in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk (dry, milk, dry, milk, dry) until just combined.
- 4
Evenly pour the chocolate batter into the prepared pan. Using the back of a spoon or with the side of a flexible spatula, smooth out the top of the bread. Top with the remaining ¼ cup chocolate chips.
- 5
Bake the double chocolate bread for 45 - 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the chocolate loaf comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- 6
Cool the bread in the loaf pan for 10 - 15 minutes. Use the parchment sling to lift the bread out of the pan. If needed, use a butter knife to loosen any cake bread pieces from the pan. Cool completely before slicing the bread. Enjoy as is or top with your favorite fruit and freshly whipped cream.
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About this Recipe
Craving a truly decadent chocolate treat that’s surprisingly easy to whip up? This Chocolate Bread Recipe delivers a moist, rich chocolate loaf cake perfect for any time of day, embodying both comfort and indulgence.You'll love how simple yet satisfying this chocolate quick bread is to make. It's ingeniously designed as a one-bowl recipe, meaning minimal cleanup, and it requires no yeast, eliminating lengthy proofing times. This makes it an incredibly fast and fuss-free bake, perfect for busy schedules when you need a homemade treat without the wait.Prepare your senses for a delightful experience with every slice of this chocolate bread. It boasts a wonderfully soft and tender crumb, deeply infused with the robust flavor of Dutch-processed cocoa powder, which gives it a rich, dark hue and complex taste. Throughout the loaf, you'll discover generous pockets of melted chocolate chips, adding bursts of sweetness and an irresistible texture. This chocolate loaf cake is pure indulgence—sweet, profoundly chocolatey, and utterly satisfying. Whether you’re enjoying a slice with your morning coffee, as an afternoon snack, or even a simple dessert, its comforting richness is sure to please.This chocolate quick bread is wonderfully adaptable. While the recipe shines with classic chocolate chips, consider swapping them for a mix of dark and milk chocolate chips for varied sweetness. For an added textural contrast, you could gently fold in a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans with the chips. Don't have vanilla extract? A hint of almond extract could offer an interesting twist to the rich chocolate base.This chocolate bread makes a fantastic centerpiece for a cozy breakfast spread or a delightful treat to share with friends during an afternoon gathering. It's wonderfully decadent on its own, perhaps with a simple dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra touch of elegance.