Description
Chocolate Peppermint Bread is a festive treat combining rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, oil, eggs, and peppermint extract.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Adjust peppermint extract to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Chocolate, Peppermint, Bread, Dessert