Chocolate Chip Bread is chocolaty and tender and wonderful and lovely and everything you need in a dessert bread. This recipe fixes two problems for me. Number 1, it satisfies my chocolate sweet tooth. Number 2, it makes my house smell amazing.
This easy bread recipe will on your rotation because its so easy to make and it's perfectly flavorful.
Grab a hot cup of coffee and let's get started!
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It's bread. And, it's chocolate. What is not to love. What I can't get over is how wonderfully chocolatey this chocolate chocolate chip bread recipe is, but it's not cloyingly sweet. Just the right amount of sweetness. In fact, I think this chocolate chip bread might be the best thing I've ever made. Not kidding. It's amazing.
Serve this wonderful bread recipe for dessert alongside a lovely glass of red wine. It's great for an after school snack alongside a cold glass of milk. And, lets not forget, this bread is amazing for breakfast with a piping hot cup of coffee.
Tools of the Trade
This chocolate chip bread is very simple and no stand mixer required. You can do this easier with a hand mixer and a bowl. What you do need is a good quality loaf pan.
The one linked below is the exact size and brand I use. It's heavy duty and bakes very evenly. I love using loaf pans for both sweet and savory breads, so its something I use often. And, after you try this recipe, you will, too!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is turbinado sugar?
Turbinado sugar is a minimally processed cane sugar that is extremely granular in texture. The brown color comes from the molasses that is naturally found in the sugar cane. It lends a caramel-like taste that I love for baking. If you don't have any on hand, a light brown sugar would be a great substitute.
Why use cake flour?
Cake flour is ground finer than the regular all-purpose that we use. Cake flour is fantastic in baked goods and gives this bread recipe a wonderfully tender texture. If you don't have any, just substitute for all-purpose. It will be just fine!
Why did my bread sink in the middle?
If you measured everything correctly and mixed it well, the two main culprits are not baking long enough and opening the oven. Keep the oven shut until the very end. No peaky-peaky. Also, verify that when a toothpick or cake tester pulled out from the middle comes out clean without evidence of wet batter.
Substitutions and Variations
The sky is the limit. You could add anything you like - I would say keep it in the 1 ½ cup range as far as amounts, but other than that, go nuts! Literally.
Think:
- peanut butter chips
- nuts
- dried fruits
- chocolate mint candy pieces
- white chocolate chips
- butterscotch chips
- Anything you like and that you love with chocolate would be great. If you come up with a great combo, let me know!
Serving Ideas
This chocolate chip bread is amazing straight out of the loaf pan. With a lovely cup of coffee and that's all you really need. But, if you're in the mood to gild the lily, I can help you.
- A dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries would be phenomenal.
- A scoop of vanilla or coffee ice cream. Can you imagine?!
- A generous drizzle of a good caramel sauce might just make me lose my mind. I think i better go make a batch.
- With a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt. Trust me on this.
This bread is very much a dessert bread, but is it acceptable at breakfast? Of course it is. If anyone gives you a hard time about this, you send them my way.
Storage Instructions
This cake will stay good at room temperature for up to 3 days in an airtight container. If you keep it in the fridge, it will keep for up to 5 days. Never in the history of ever have we had a chocolate chip bread last that long.
If freezing, wrap with plastic wrap and then a layer of foil. The bread will stay good for up to 3 months.
Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1 cup turbinado sugar
- 8 tablespoon butter, softened
- ⅓ cup avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1½ cups cake flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Mix the cocoa powder and espresso powder into hot water until combined. Set this aside.
- Cream together butter, oil, and sugar. Add the eggs, one at a time. Pour the chocolate espresso mixture into the egg mixture along with the vanilla extract and whisk to combine.
- In a separate bowl, measure out and add the cake flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Mix the dry ingredients together and add to the wet ingredients. Fold until just mixed. Add the chocolate chips and fold until just combined.
- Add the chocolate chip bread batter/dough/situation to a parchment paper lined 9.5 x 5 inch loaf pan. Top with a few extra chocolate chips. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for 15 minutes.
- Slice and enjoy!
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I am so incredibly happy that you are here! I hope you try my Chocolate Chocolate Chip Bread recipe and fall in love with it. If you make this recipe, please share and tag me on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok! And, please leave a comment or review. I absolutely love seeing each and every one of your kitchen masterpieces. And, as always, if you ever have any questions about any of my recipes, please don't hesitate to contact me!
Happy Cooking!
-Rufus
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Elise says
Yummmmm!!! It’s our favorite!
Rufus says
I am so happy to hear that you like it!