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Hot Fudge Brownie Bread – Easy Decadent Chocolate Dessert Loaf

This Hot Fudge Brownie Bread is a rich, chocolatey dessert loaf filled with gooey fudge chunks. An easy, decadent chocolate bread recipe perfect for chocolate lovers, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Potluck Dessert, Snack, Treat
Cuisine American, Chocolate Dessert, Comfort Baking
Servings 10 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk and spatula
  • Saucepan (if making hot fudge)
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Toothpick for doneness check

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup butter or oil, melted

Fudgy Elements

  • ½ cup hot fudge sauce or chocolate ganache
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Optional Flavor Boosters

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp espresso powder (enhances chocolate)
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat and Prep Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and optional espresso powder until smooth.
  • Combine Wet and Dry: Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients gently; avoid overmixing.
  • Add Chocolate Chips: Stir in chocolate chips evenly; sprinkle extra on top if desired.
  • Swirl in Hot Fudge: Drop spoonfuls of hot fudge on batter and swirl lightly with a spatula to create pockets of gooey chocolate.
  • Bake: Bake 40–50 minutes, checking with a toothpick — center should be slightly fudgy.
  • Cool and Slice: Cool in pan 10 minutes, transfer to wire rack, and slice carefully.

Notes

  • Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate for best flavor.
  • Don’t overmix batter to keep bread tender.
  • Swirl fudge lightly to create pockets of gooey chocolate.
  • Serve slightly warm for maximum indulgence or at room temperature for easy slicing.
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container for 2–3 days; refrigerate up to 1 week.
  • Freeze individual slices for up to 2–3 months; reheat gently to retain gooey texture.
  • Optional add-ins: nuts, caramel swirls, or berries for extra flavor variations.
Keyword brownie loaf, chocolate dessert, easy chocolate bread, fudgy chocolate loaf, gooey chocolate bread, Hot fudge brownie bread, party dessert