Chocolate Peppermint Bread
User Reviews
5.0
222 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
8
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Calories
540 kcal
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Cuisine
American, International
Chocolate Peppermint Bread
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This loaf is just what you need for the holidays. Chocolate Peppermint Bread is made with rich chocolatey cocoa powder, peppermint extract and crushed candy canes on top to create the classic Christmas flavor you're craving this time of year.
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Ingredients
For the bread
- 1 tick butter softened
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp espresso powder
- ¾ cup milk whole or 2%
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- pinch salt
For the frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp milk whole or 2%
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp Crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add room temperature butter to a mixing bowl with the brown and white sugar. Beat with an electric hand mixer until everything is creamed together nicely.
- Add in baking soda, baking powder, espresso powder, salt and cocoa powder. Mix until well blended.
- Then, beat in eggs and peppermint extract.
- Lastly, alternate adding the flour and milk in increments, beating the batter between each one (about 3-4 items alternating, adding ½ cup of flour at a time).
- Fold in dark chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
- Pour the bread batter into a parchment lined or heavily greased loaf pan.
- Bake your Chocolate Peppermint Loaf for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center - this is important! The dark color of this bread, it may look done but will still be gooey in the center, so be patient.
- While the bread bakes, make the frosting. In a medium mixing bowl, beat all the ingredients besides the crushed candy canes together until the powder sugar is completely mixed.
- Let the bread cool completely, frost with the icing, and top with crushed candy cane pieces.
- Slice and enjoy! I like to serve with a cold glass of milk.
Notes
- DO NOT add more peppermint extract than the recipe calls for. It is powerful and will ruin the bread if you add more.
- Store covered on the counter or in the fridge if you prefer it chilled for up to 3 days.
- covered on the counter or in the fridge if you prefer it chilled for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 slice
Calories
540kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
90g
(30%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
445mg
(19%)
Potassium
199mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
71g
(142%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 slice | |
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 445mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 199mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 71g | 142% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
222 reviews
Excellent
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