Brownie Bread

Brownie Bread is a loaf of fudgy chocolate bread that is like a brownie but cut and served like a slice of bread. Then, milk chocolate ganache gives the loaf even more chocolate flavor! It is a quick bread that will quickly be gone, for sure! This delicious treat or dessert will satisfy your sweet tooth and chocolate craving. If you also want a pan of brownies, I have a homemade brownie mix that will be your new favorite brownie recipe!

Ingredients & Substitutions

Chocolate Chips: I used milk chocolate chips in this bread for even more sweetness in every bite of the bread. However, you could substitute semisweet chocolate chips, too.

Cocoa Powder: For a darker color and more chocolate flavor in the bread, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder. You could use regular unsweetened cocoa powder if that is all you have on hand, but it may affect the overall richness and color of the loaf.

Eggs: Be sure the eggs are at room temperature before mixing them with the sugar.

Oil: Vegetable oil, or canola oil, is added to the batter to provide even more moisture to the baked brownie bread.

Ganache: Although this quick bread is delicious on its own, pouring milk chocolate ganache over the top just makes it more chocolatey!

Checking Bread for Doneness

To ensure that your brownie bread is thoroughly baked, you can use a toothpick or cake tester. Insert the toothpick or tester into the center of the loaf. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, then the bread has been fully baked.

Another way to check for doneness is by gently pressing the top of the loaf. If it springs back, the bread is done. Keep in mind that overbaking can lead to dry bread, so it’s crucial to check it frequently in the last few minutes of baking to prevent this. Since baking time may be affected by factors such as altitude, humidity, and oven temperature, it’s recommended that you use the toothpick test to verify that the bread is completely baked.

For additional baking tips at high altitudes, check out my High-Altitude Baking Tips.

Brownie Bread

PREP TIME 15MINUTES MINS

COOK TIME 1HOUR HR 25MINUTES MINS

TOTAL TIME 1HOUR HR 40MINUTES MINS

Brownie Bread is a loaf of fudgy chocolate bread that is like a brownie but cut and served like a slice of bread. It is a quick bread that will quickly be gone, for sure!

Ingredients

Bread

▢1 cup (168 g) milk chocolate chips

▢1 ¼ cups (156 g) all-purpose flour

▢½ cup (59 g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder

▢¼ teaspoon baking soda

▢1 teaspoon kosher salt

▢3 large eggs, room temperature

▢1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar

▢½ cup (109 g) vegetable oil

▢¾ cup water

Milk Chocolate Ganache

▢½ cup (84 g) milk chocolate chips

▢¼ cup (59.5 g) heavy cream

Instructions

Bread

Preheat the oven to 325°F and spray a 9×5-inch metal loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.

To a medium, microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chips are melted and smooth. Set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the dry ingredients.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

To the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, add the eggs and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

With the mixer on low, add the melted chocolate, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until smooth.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until no lumps remain.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 85-90* minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with a few crumbs, but no wet batter.

Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the ganache.

Milk Chocolate Ganache

Place the chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl. Set aside as you heat up the heavy cream.

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the heavy cream to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Be careful not to burn the cream.

Pour the cream over the chocolate. Let it sit for a minute or two before slowly stirring until all chips are melted.

Allow the ganache to cool and thicken slightly before drizzling it over the cooled bread.

Once spread over the loaf, let it set for at least 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

*I would err on the side of underbaking, as this brownie bread can get dry if baked too long. (And we want fudgy bread!) Start checking at 75 minutes with the toothpick test. If there is no wet batter, it can be removed from the oven.