Welcome to chocolate heaven. This Hot Fudge Brownie Bread is what happens when a dense, fudgy brownie meets a soft, moist quick bread — the result is a luxurious dessert loaf with a gooey, molten chocolate center that will have everyone begging for another slice.
Perfect for dessert, snacking, brunch, or gifting, this bread is loaded with real cocoa, melty chocolate chips, and a ribbon of hot fudge sauce swirled throughout. It’s simple to make, but feels totally decadent.
Let’s walk through every rich and indulgent step of this chocolate masterpiece.
Ingredients – What You’ll Need
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process or natural)
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ½ cup buttermilk (or whole milk with 1 tsp vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- ¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
- ½ cup hot fudge sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Optional Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce
For an ultra-rich experience, make your own fudge sauce:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup corn syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Heat cream and butter in a saucepan until warm, then stir in chocolate and corn syrup. Mix until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Cool slightly before using in the batter.