Chocolate Brownie Quick Bread

by Dorothy Reinhold on February 4, 2014


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Comfortingly chocolaty, rich but not too rich, this easy Chocolate Brownie Quick Bread might be the perfect fast answer to a chocolate craving.

From craving/idea to out of the oven, this takes less than an hour. Sour cream and olive oil give is a soft, tender crumb, and premium chocolate gives it the oomph you want.

It’s perfect for a Valentine’s Day sweet, for an after-school snack, or for a decadent breakfast treat. Try it with whipped cream cheese spread on a slice. Divine!

Chocolate Brownie Quick Bread | www.ShockinglyDelicious.com “Good God, those are three things I love – chocolate, brownies and bread,” said one slavering onlooker who saw a photo of this on Instagram.

Chocolate Brownie Quick Bread | www.ShockinglyDelicious.com Exactly.

Recipe: Chocolate Brownie Quick Bread

Summary: Rich, almost milk-chocolaty quick bread satisfies the chocolate urge. It’s a great after-school snack, or dessert, and we’ve been known to eat it for breakfast, slathered with cream cheese, on Valentine’s Day.

Ingredients

  • 4 squares (4 ounces) unsweetened baking chocolate (I used Sharffen Berger 99% cacao)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (I used vanilla sugar)
  • 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons light flavored extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream (light is fine)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mist 3 mini-loaf pans (5 ½- by 3 ½-inch) with nonstick spray and set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, microwave the chocolate on high until it melts, about 45-60 seconds. Check by stirring because chocolate will hold its shape yet still be melted.
  3. Into a large mixing bowl, add both sugars and olive oil and mix well. (I used an electric mixer, but you may mix by hand if you like.) Mix in eggs, sour cream, vanilla and melted chocolate. Mix in baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  4. Gently stir in flour, mixing only until just combined. If you over mix, the bread will be tough.Chocolate Brownie Quick Bread | www.ShockinglyDelicious.com
  5. Portion into prepared pans. Bake 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  6. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely.
  7. Makes about 5 slices per loaf; about 15 slices total.

Source

Dorothy Reinhold | Shockingly Delicious.com

Variations

If you would like to bake this in a single loaf, use a 9- by 5-inch loaf pan, lightly misted with non-stick spray and then dusted with cocoa powder. Bake bread 55-60 minutes.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Diet type: Vegetarian
Number of servings (yield): 15
Culinary tradition: USA (General)
My rating 5 stars:  ★★★★★ 


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{ 39 comments… read them below or add one }

Jennifer Daskevich February 9, 2014 at 10:12 pm

A very yummy treat!!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 10, 2014 at 8:48 am

Jennifer,
Thanks!

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Kirsten February 8, 2014 at 10:31 am

Dorothy, this bread looks amazing, and its a terrific fast after school treat when I realize the kids will be home in an hour. Thanks!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 8, 2014 at 11:47 am

Kirsten,
Exactly right…or when you just really need to have something chocolate and you don’t want to go to the store. 🙂

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Christina February 7, 2014 at 11:04 pm

This was very yummy and I can vouch for that! Mmmm….

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Dorothy Reinhold February 8, 2014 at 11:48 am

Christina,
Thank you! That means a lot coming from such an extraordinary baker!

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Camilla @ Culinary Adventures February 7, 2014 at 9:36 pm

Thanks for sharing this with the Sweet Treats for Sweethearts, Dorothy! I love this recipe.

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Dorothy Reinhold February 8, 2014 at 11:48 am

Camilla,
Thank you!

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Cathy | She Paused 4 Thought February 7, 2014 at 5:36 pm

What a great recipe! I am going to make this for my family.

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Dorothy Reinhold February 8, 2014 at 11:49 am

Cathy,
Be sure to use the best chocolate you can afford!

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Valentina February 7, 2014 at 10:25 am

Quick breads are the best. not yeast, no rising, no waiting. And throw in the chocolate and voilà, the perfect bread!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 7, 2014 at 2:14 pm

Valentina,
I completely agree. Even people who are afraid of making bread can do quick bread.

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Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories February 6, 2014 at 8:55 pm

Oh my goodness. One giant brownie. Seriously? Best food ever =).

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Dorothy Reinhold February 6, 2014 at 9:09 pm

Karen,
Well…kinda like a bread with brownie flavor! Best o’ both worlds.

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Rena Robinson Gunther February 5, 2014 at 11:33 am

Can Almond Bark be substituted for bakers chocolate?

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Dorothy Reinhold February 5, 2014 at 1:25 pm

Rena,
Sorry, I am not sure what almond bark is. What I used in this recipe is unsweetened super premium chocolate. What is almond bark made of?

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Dionne Baldwin February 4, 2014 at 2:24 pm

Oh you had me at chocolate brownie. I would totally put frosting on a slice of this! My other half will love this one.

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Laura Dembowski February 4, 2014 at 12:05 pm

This looks wonderful! Love that it’s part cakey-bread, part brownie!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 4, 2014 at 12:29 pm

Laura,
You have it exactly right!

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Abbe@This is How I Cook February 4, 2014 at 11:04 am

My kids used to eat chocolate bread for breakfast on their way to school. I, long ago, forgot where the recipe went. Can’t wait to surprise them with this!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 4, 2014 at 12:29 pm

Abbe,
My kids inhaled this! I made it twice in one week, and for the 2nd batch, they spread cream cheese on the slices for breakfast. Truly delish!

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Lora @cakeduchess February 4, 2014 at 10:23 am

I have been so interested in seeing this loaf up close…and it’s still not close enough! Love this rich and moist bread you baked for our Chocolate loaf, Dorothy.

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Dorothy Reinhold February 4, 2014 at 12:30 pm

Lora,
With this one, close enough would be in your face!

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Michael Alexander February 4, 2014 at 9:43 am

What a Great chocolate recipe!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 4, 2014 at 12:30 pm

Thank you Michael! Super easy, too, so try it.

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Bakingyummies February 4, 2014 at 9:19 am

I absolutely love the combination of chocolate and sour cream and your bread looks so moist and very inviting. I wish I could have it for breakfast tomorrow 🙂

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Dorothy Reinhold February 4, 2014 at 12:31 pm

Bakingyummies,
You can!

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Holly February 4, 2014 at 8:36 am

I love having bread recipes for small loaf pans– perfect for baking and sharing. Thanks, Dorothy!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 4, 2014 at 12:31 pm

Holly,
I am very fond of the little tins. They make it easy to give a loaf away and still have some for us.

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Liz February 4, 2014 at 8:08 am

Thank you for the nice recipe and have a Wonder Day, Dorothy.

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Dorothy Reinhold February 4, 2014 at 8:19 am

Liz,
Will do! Same back atcha!

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Stacy February 4, 2014 at 6:46 am

What beautiful loaves, Dorothy! I love that you baked three smaller ones instead of one large, the better to share. I want my slice slathered with cream cheese, please!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 4, 2014 at 7:17 am

Stacy,
I am very fond of making the small loaves — the better to give one away!

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Renee February 4, 2014 at 5:58 am

Love how you used both sour cream and olive oil in this bread. And I totally agree with the instagrammer.

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Dorothy Reinhold February 4, 2014 at 7:18 am

Renee,
I have been baking with olive oil lately (very light flavored), and it really adds a wonderfully soft texture.

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Alice // Hip Foodie Mom February 4, 2014 at 4:39 am

omg! I love that you did a Chocolate BROWNIE Quick Bread . . how inventive and awesome is that?! love this, Dorothy!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 4, 2014 at 7:18 am

Alice,
Thanks! It seems simple, but it really is an OMG bread.

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Liz February 4, 2014 at 4:25 am

After seeing both yours and Renee’s chocolate loaves, I need to make one ASAP! Beautiful!!!

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Dorothy Reinhold February 4, 2014 at 7:18 am

Liz,
You do!

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