Description

This Hot Fudge Brownie Bread is a decadent, gooey dessert combining rich chocolatey brownie batter with luscious swirls of creamy hot fudge. Baked in a loaf pan for easy slicing and sharing, it offers a fudgy, marbled treat perfect served warm with ice cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar. Ideal for chocolate lovers craving a unique twist on classic brownies.

Ingredients

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For the Brownie Bread:

1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Hot Fudge Swirl:

½ cup hot fudge sauce (store-bought or homemade)
¼ cup heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the brownie bread.
Make the Brownie Batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until well combined. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, then gently stir until the batter comes together. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips for extra richness.
Create the Hot Fudge Swirl: In a small bowl, mix the hot fudge sauce with heavy cream until smooth and pourable. If needed, warm the mixture slightly in the microwave for 10 seconds to make it easier to swirl.
Assemble the Loaf: Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drizzle half of the hot fudge mixture over the batter and use a knife to swirl it throughout. Add the remaining brownie batter on top and drizzle the rest of the fudge sauce over it. Swirl again for a marble effect.
Bake to Perfection: Bake the loaf in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Avoid overbaking to keep it gooey. Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve & Enjoy: Slice the brownie bread while still warm for a gooey, indulgent experience. Serve alone or with a scoop of ice cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

You can add ¼ cup creamy peanut butter to the fudge mixture for a chocolate-peanut butter twist.
Stir 1 teaspoon of instant espresso powder into the batter for a mocha flavor.
Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans to add crunch.
Drizzle warm caramel sauce on top for a sweet and salty variation.
Replace half of the chocolate chips with white chocolate chips for contrast.
Store the bread at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Freeze wrapped tightly for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature or microwave slices briefly to enjoy.
Reheat slices in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in a toaster oven at 300°F for 5 minutes to crisp edges.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: hot fudge brownie bread, fudge swirl brownie loaf, chocolate brownie bread, easy baked brownie recipe, gooey chocolate bread, chocolate dessert loaf