Description
A simple recipe for a moist quick bread flavored with chocolate and peppermint.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup crushed candy canes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a standard loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk and peppermint extract together.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients mixture and the buttermilk mixture to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the top evenly with crushed candy canes.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can substitute milk for buttermilk if needed; add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to the milk and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- For a stronger chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Store cooled bread tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 60 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: chocolate, peppermint, bread, quick bread, holiday baking, dessert