Rich Chocolate Bread (Printable Version)

This ultra-rich and moist chocolate loaf has swirls of hot fudge in every slice. It's an irresistible option for dessert or a sweet morning treat.

# What You'll Need:

01 - ½ cup Dutch cocoa powder.

02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda.

03 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour, measured with care.

04 - ½ teaspoon fine salt.

05 - 1 cup sugar.

06 - ½ cup softened butter.

07 - 2 large eggs, room temp works best.

08 - 1 cup tangy buttermilk.

09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, real is best.

10 - ½ cup warm fudge sauce, plus some extra for drizzling later.

01 - Set your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x5 pan with butter or baking spray.

02 - In a bowl, whisk the cocoa, flour, soda, and salt until smooth and combined.

03 - Cream the butter and sugar until light and airy. Add eggs one by one, then mix in the vanilla.

04 - Alternate adding dry mixture and buttermilk, beginning and finishing with dry. Gently fold in the heated fudge sauce at the end.

05 - Pour batter into the pan, level the top, and bake for 50-60 minutes. Let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then take it out.

06 - Once completely cool on a rack, top with the leftover warm fudge sauce.

01 - This chocolate loaf keeps its freshness for up to 4 days if stored right.

02 - The swirls of fudge inside create delicious gooey chocolate bursts.