Dark Chocolate Quick Bread
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Here's my favorite go to when I need something chocolatey but don't have hours to spare. This dark chocolate quick bread comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights or weekend cravings. The dark chocolate chips are packed with antioxidants, so you can feel a little better about indulging. What I love most is how simple it is to throw together with basic pantry ingredients you probably already have on hand. No fancy techniques required, just mix, bake, and enjoy warm slices with your coffee or tea.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 250 gdark chocolate chips
- 150 mlunsalted butter, melted
- 2 egglarge eggs
- 120 mlmilk
- 8 gbaking powder
- 6 gsalt
- 1 mlvanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 20x20cm loaf pan and set it aside.
Tip: Use a non-stick loaf pan for easy release.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Add the melted butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 4
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir the chocolate until smooth and glossy.
- 5
Add the melted chocolate to the batter and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to remove any air bubbles.
- 7
Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Check the bread frequently during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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