Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour: The base of the bread, giving it structure.
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder: This is what gives the bread that rich, chocolate flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder: Helps the bread rise and gives it that perfect texture.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the flavor.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted): Adds richness and moisture.
- 1 cup granulated sugar: For sweetness and a slight crispiness on the top.
- 2 large eggs: These help bind the ingredients and provide structure.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: A little vanilla to round out the chocolate flavor.
- 1/2 cup milk: Adds moisture to the bread and keeps it soft.
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional but highly recommended): For extra gooey, melty chocolate in every bite.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper. This ensures that the bread slides right out when it’s done.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside. This helps to ensure everything is evenly distributed and prevents clumps of cocoa powder.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar. The butter adds a rich flavor, while the sugar gives the bread a slight crispiness on the outside. After the butter and sugar are combined, whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix—the key to tender brownie bread is a gentle stir. It should look like a thick batter, which is perfect.
- Stir in the milk: Pour in the milk, stirring to make sure the batter is smooth and thick but pourable. If you want to make the bread extra fudgy, add the chocolate chips at this point, folding them gently into the batter.
- Pour into the pan: Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly. It will rise slightly while baking, so don’t worry if it looks like a lot of batter at first.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Keep an eye on the bread as it bakes—it should be golden on top, with a slight crack down the middle.
- Cool and serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice it while it’s still warm for that perfectly gooey experience, or let it cool completely for cleaner slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 4g