Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Loaf Bread

This Brownie Bread recipe is a tasty treat that blends dense, fudgy brownies with an easy, quick chocolate bread. Its deep, intense chocolate flavor will satisfy any chocolate lover’s sweet tooth!

Much like my One Bowl Chocolate Zucchini Bread and Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread, this chocolate quick bread is essentially a brownie baked as a loaf. It is an easy recipe without much fuss, and it is wonderfully fudgy, rich in chocolate, and indulgent. Serve it for birthdays in place of a cake, at book club, or any time of the year!

If you would rather stick with a classic brownie, try my Better-Than-Boxed-Mix Fudgy Brownies, Double Chocolate Mint Brownies, or Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Brownies!

Ingredients

The ingredients in the photo below go into this easy chocolate brownie bread recipe. The items in the bulleted list are the key ones that need more explanation. Substitutions are noted below as well.

• Semi-Sweet Chocolate. I suggest either the 60-78% Cacao Lindt Chocolate Bar or the Ghirardelli Premium Baking Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar for this recipe. They melt into a more manageable, thinner consistency that works well with the brownie bread batter. If you prefer chocolate chips, use a higher-quality chocolate, such as Ghirardelli or Guittard.
• Dutch Process Cocoa Powder. Along with the semi-sweet chocolate, it gives the brownie bread its deep, rich chocolate taste. You can substitute unsweetened cocoa powder, but it will reduce the richness and chocolatey flavor of the quick bread.
• Whole Milk. You can also use 1%, 2%, or full-fat buttermilk. I didn’t test this recipe with non-dairy options like oat, almond, or soy milk.

For amounts and step-by-step directions, see the recipe card below.

How to Make This Recipe

Here is a brief overview of how to make this fudgy brownie bread. For the full printable recipe, in US customary or metric measurements, see the recipe card below.

Recipe Tip: Coat the 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf pan with a flour-based baking spray. Line the pan with a parchment paper sling. Melt the chocolate and unsalted butter separately, and let them cool while you prepare the rest of the recipe.

Step 1. Combine the dry ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, Dutch process cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 2. Beat the eggs and sugar on medium-high speed with a hand mixer or stand mixer. Beat until light in color, fluffy, and nearly doubled in volume. This takes roughly 4-4 1/2 minutes.

Step 3. Add the remaining ingredients. Add the slightly cooled melted chocolate, whole milk, and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.

Step 4. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula, then add the melted butter.

Step 5. Bake the brownie bread. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf tin. If you like, top with a few semi-sweet chocolate chips. Bake for 55-60 minutes at 350ºF.

Step 6. Let the brownie bread cool in the loaf tin for 15-20 minutes before moving it to a cooling rack.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size loaf tin do I need for this recipe?

You’ll need an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2-inch loaf tin, but a 9 x 5-inch loaf tin works fine if that’s what you have.

What is the best way to store brownie bread?

Brownie bread keeps at room temperature for up to three days, wrapped in plastic wrap and, if you like, an extra layer of aluminum foil. To freeze it, let the bread cool completely, then slice it. Wrap each slice in plastic wrap 1-2 times, then store it in a freezer-safe container.

Why did my brownie bread collapse in the middle during cooling?

A few things can cause a quick bread to sink in the middle: overmixing the batter (which incorporates too much air), measuring ingredients incorrectly (like adding too much leavening, for example), an expired leavening agent (test it if you haven’t used it in a long time), an oven temperature that’s off (too hot or too cold, so an oven thermometer helps), or underbaking, which happens when there’s too much liquid (in this case, milk or melted butter).

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