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Chocolate Peppermint Bread

Decadent Chocolate Peppermint Bread for Holiday Cheer

Indulge in this Chocolate Peppermint Bread, a moist loaf perfect for holiday gatherings and gifting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup White Sugar
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract or vanilla extract
  • 2 cups Flour all-purpose or gluten-free
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Espresso Powder optional
  • 1 cup Milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips semi-sweet or dairy-free
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Sour Cream optional, Greek yogurt as substitute
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or non-dairy milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint Extract optional
  • 1 tablespoon Greek Yogurt optional
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes for decoration

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf Pans
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 8x4” loaf pans with parchment paper.
Creaming
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together on medium speed for 3–5 minutes until light and fluffy.
Incorporate Eggs
  1. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition along with the peppermint extract for about 2 minutes.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
  1. Gradually mix half of the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, then add the milk and mix until just combined.
  2. Alternate with the remaining dry ingredients and fold in dark chocolate chips.
Transfer to Pans
  1. Divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans, filling them about two-thirds full.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 45–55 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
Cooling
  1. Let the loaves cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Glaze
  1. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, and Greek yogurt until smooth for the glaze.
Frosting the Loaves
  1. Spread the glaze over the cooled loaves and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure accurate measurements for best results and use fresh baking ingredients for optimal texture.

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