Festive Chocolate Peppermint Bread for Your Winter Table
Indulge in the warm, festive flavors of this chocolate peppermint bread, perfect for winter gatherings.
Equipment
- - Loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Sifter
Ingredients
For the Bread
- 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder choose natural or Dutch-process for flavor
- 1 tablespoon Espresso Powder enhances chocolate depth
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour measure carefully
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder for leavening
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda for leavening
- 1/2 cup Butter softened
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar for added depth
- 1/4 cup White Sugar
- 2 large Eggs room temperature
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips chopped finely
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract for festive flavor
For the Frosting
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
- 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt optional for texture
- 1 cup Milk for frosting consistency
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan.
- Bring butter and eggs to room temperature.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt.
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in peppermint extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients and milk, then fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes and check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare frosting by beating powdered sugar, Greek yogurt, milk, and peppermint extract.
- Frost the cooled bread and garnish with crushed candy canes.
Notes
Optional: Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.