Description
Chocolate Cinnamon Bread is a delectable treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate with the warm spice of cinnamon. This easy-to-follow recipe yields two loaves, perfect for sharing at gatherings or as a delightful gift. With its irresistible crunchy cinnamon sugar topping, this bread transforms any occasion into a special event.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups Dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar for topping
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping
- 1/2 teaspoon Dutch-processed cocoa powder for topping
- pinch of ground cloves for topping
- pinch of ground ginger for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ºF and line two 9×5-inch loaf pans with parchment paper.
- In an electric mixer, cream together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Mix buttermilk and vanilla extract in a separate container.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
- For the topping, mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon and sprinkle over the batter.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg