If you’ve ever wished brownies could magically turn into a loaf you can slice, this Fudge Brownie Bread is your dream come true. Imagine the dense, chocolate-packed richness of brownies combined with the soft, sliceable texture of quick bread—perfect for breakfast, dessert, or those late-night chocolate cravings. Each slice is intensely fudgy, with a crackly top and a moist, almost truffle-like center. It’s dangerously good and best enjoyed with a cold glass of milk or a scoop of ice cream.
Ingredients
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
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8 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
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1 ½ cups granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ cup chocolate chips (optional, for extra gooeyness)
Instructions
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Prep the oven and pan
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
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Melt chocolate and butter
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In a heatproof bowl, melt butter and chopped chocolate together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
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Mix wet ingredients
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Whisk in granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined.
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Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
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Add dry ingredients
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Sift in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gently fold until just combined—don’t overmix.
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Add extra chocolate
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Fold in chocolate chips if using for extra fudginess.
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Bake
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Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
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Cool and serve
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Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
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Slice thick and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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Tip: For an even more indulgent version, drizzle with melted chocolate or top with a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
If you’d like, I can also give you a swirled cream cheese version of this brownie bread that looks and tastes bakery-worthy. Would you like me to include that?
