Homemade Dessert Bread – Brownie Flavor in Every Slice
Brownie Bread is a rich, chocolate loaf with the dense, fudgy texture of a brownie and the sliceability of quick bread. Perfect for dessert or a sweet breakfast treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (10–12 slices) 1x
Ingredients
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
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4 oz bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth; cool slightly.
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In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar for 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla and melted chocolate mixture.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Add optional mix-ins.
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Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 45–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
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Cool in pan 15 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool fully before slicing.
Notes
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Add espresso powder for mocha flavor.
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Store at room temp up to 3 days, or freeze slices for later.
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Great as a homemade gift loaf or paired with coffee.