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Jennifer Johnson

Chocolate Peppermint Bread: A Festive Treat Recipe!

A festive and delicious Chocolate Peppermint Bread perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies evenly over the top of the batter.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
  • Add a swirl of cream cheese or chocolate ganache on top of the bread before baking for an extra indulgent treat.

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