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Ultra-Moist One-Bowl Chocolate Bread with Fudge Swirl

A close-up of a loaf of moist chocolate bread, showing a rich, dark crumb and a melted chocolate swirl inside.
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Make this rich, velvety chocolate bread in one bowl for a simple, decadent treat. This easy recipe delivers an ultra-moist texture and features a delicious fudge swirl, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup hot water or hot brewed coffee
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for batter)
  • 1/2 cup fudge sauce or melted chocolate (for swirl)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. This is your one-bowl dry mix.
  3. Add the eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix with a whisk or electric mixer on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Carefully pour the hot water or coffee into the batter and mix on low speed until the batter is smooth and thin. The batter will be liquidy.
  5. Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.
  6. Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drizzle half of the fudge sauce evenly over the batter. Pour the remaining batter over the top, then drizzle the remaining fudge sauce over the surface.
  7. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the fudge into the batter a few times to create a marbled effect.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, but not wet batter.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve this moist chocolate bread warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Using hot coffee instead of hot water deepens the chocolate flavor without making the bread taste like coffee.
  • For an extra fudgy chocolate bread experience, use a high-quality dark cocoa powder.
  • If you prefer a less intense swirl, reserve a few extra chocolate chips to press onto the top of the batter before baking.

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