Description
Indulgent Brownie Bread merges chocolate’s rich complexity with comforting bread textures. Chocolate lovers will discover a delectable fusion of dessert and breakfast that satisfies sweet cravings with elegant simplicity.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Chocolate and Cocoa Components:
- ½ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips (for ganache)
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Seasoning and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare workspace by coating a 9×5-inch (23×13 centimeters) loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray, then position oven rack to center and preheat to 325°F (165°C).
- Gently melt chocolate chips in microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 30-second intervals until completely smooth and glossy, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Sift together flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate medium mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Using stand mixer with whisk attachment, beat eggs and granulated sugar until mixture becomes pale, voluminous, and forms soft peaks, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Reduce mixer speed to low and incorporate melted chocolate, vegetable oil, and water until mixture is uniformly combined and silky.
- Gradually fold dry ingredient mixture into wet ingredients, mixing carefully to prevent overmixing and maintain batter’s delicate texture.
- Transfer batter into prepared loaf pan, smoothing top with spatula to ensure even distribution.
- Bake in preheated oven for 80-90 minutes, checking doneness by inserting toothpick into center – it should emerge with minimal, moist crumbs.
- Allow bread to cool completely in pan for 30 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to wire rack.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until it reaches gentle simmer, then pour over remaining chocolate chips, letting mixture rest for one minute before whisking until luxuriously smooth.
- Drizzle ganache over cooled bread, allowing it to cascade naturally down sides, and permit topping to set for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Secret chocolate melting technique prevents burning and ensures silky smooth consistency.
- Mix dry ingredients thoroughly to eliminate potential lumps and create uniform texture.
- Beating eggs and sugar for exactly 5 minutes creates incredible airy, light bread structure.
- Low-speed mixing prevents overmixing and maintains delicate brownie bread crumb quality.
- Long baking time allows deep chocolate flavor development and consistent moisture throughout loaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 54g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 186mg