Fudgy and Delicious Brownie Bread Recipe

This Fudgy and Delicious Brownie Bread brings you all the rich, decadent goodness of a classic brownie—baked into a soft, sliceable loaf. With its ultra-moist crumb, deep chocolate flavor, and pockets of melted chocolate chips, this recipe is perfect for dessert lovers, busy families, or anyone craving a sweet treat without the fuss of traditional brownies.

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Why You’ll Love This Brownie Bread
What You Need to Make This Recipe
How to Make This Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Brownie Bread

• Fudgy texture: Moist, dense, and brownie-like—never dry.
• Simple ingredients: Everything is pantry-friendly and easy to mix.
• One-bowl recipe: Minimal cleanup, maximum chocolate payoff.
• Perfect for slicing: Great for snacks, lunchboxes, or topping with ice cream.
• Customizable: Add nuts, swirl in peanut butter, or top with more chocolate.

What You Need to Make This Recipe

Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Butter
• Granulated sugar
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour
• Cocoa powder
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips

How to Make This Recipe

Here’s a general overview. Full detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

1. Whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth.
2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
3. Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
4. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and pour the batter into a loaf pan.
6. Bake until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
7. Cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.

Fudgy and Delicious Brownie Bread

Prep Time: 10 minutes  |  Cook Time: 45–50 minutes  |  Total Time: ~1 hour
Servings: 8 slices

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
3. In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix gently—do not overmix.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully before slicing.