Ingredients
For the Brownie Bread:
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup hot fudge sauce plus more for swirling and serving
For the Glaze (optional):
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine with Dry Ingredients:
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add Hot Fudge Sauce:
- Gently fold in 1/2 cup of hot fudge sauce into the batter. If the sauce is too thick, gently warm it up to make it more pourable.
Pour Batter into Pan:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drop spoonfuls of additional hot fudge sauce on top of the batter and use a knife to swirl it through for a marbled effect.
Bake:
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and Glaze:
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. If using the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (or cream), and vanilla extract until smooth, and drizzle over the cooled bread.
Serve:
- Slice and serve the bread with an extra drizzle of hot fudge sauce on top if desired.