An irresistibly moist and chocolatey delight that can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert, especially when served warm with ice cream and extra hot fudge.
Servings 8slices
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
1cupall-purpose flourCan be substituted with gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option.
1cupgranulated sugar
1/2cupunsweetened cocoa powder
1/2teaspoonbaking powder
1/4teaspoonsalt
Wet Ingredients
1/2cupunsalted butter, meltedCan be replaced with coconut oil or dairy-free butter substitute.
2largeeggs
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2cuphot fudge sauce
Method
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well mixed.
In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully blended.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the hot fudge sauce until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Baking
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
For serving, enjoy the bread warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with extra hot fudge. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to a month. To reheat, microwave slices briefly or warm them in a toaster oven.