Description
Indulge in the festive delight of Chocolate Peppermint Bread, a rich and moist treat that combines decadent chocolate with refreshing peppermint. Perfect for winter mornings or holiday gatherings, this easy-to-follow recipe will fill your kitchen with a warm, inviting aroma. Topped with crushed candy canes, each slice offers a delightful crunch, making it an irresistible addition to your seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ½ cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, mix the eggs, oil, milk, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in half of the crushed candy canes before pouring the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack; top with remaining crushed candy canes while still warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg