Hot Fudge Brownie Bread

Ingredients :

• For the Brownie Bread:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk (room temperature)
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, for extra gooeyness)
• For the Hot Fudge Topping:
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions : 

1. Preheat and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Make the wet mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth and glossy. Add in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
4. Combine everything: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two batches, alternating with the milk. Stir gently until just combined. Don’t overmix—this keeps the bread moist and tender.
5. Fold in chocolate chips (optional): Gently fold in the chocolate chips if using, for that extra fudgy touch.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter). Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
7. Make the hot fudge topping: While the bread cools, heat the cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat, add the chocolate chips, butter, vanilla, and salt. Let sit 1–2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.
8. Serve: Drizzle the warm fudge over slices of brownie bread just before serving, or serve it on the side for dipping. Yum!