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Ultra-Moist One-Bowl Chocolate Bread

Two moist slices of dark, rich chocolate bread sitting on a white plate, highlighted by sunlight.
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Bake this ultra-moist chocolate bread using a simple one-bowl method. This quick bread delivers a rich, velvety texture perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a satisfying snack.

Ingredients

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

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, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the sugar to the dry ingredients and whisk again to combine thoroughly.
  4. Add the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Mix with a whisk or electric mixer on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Carefully pour the hot water or hot coffee into the batter. Mix on low speed until the batter is smooth. The batter will be thin.
  6. If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let the chocolate bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Using hot coffee instead of hot water deepens the chocolate flavor without making the bread taste like coffee.
  • For an extra fudgy texture, fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips into the batter and sprinkle another 1/4 cup on top before baking.
  • This recipe makes a decadent chocolate loaf cake style bread that is excellent served slightly warm.

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