Ingredients
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup hot fudge sauce (plus extra for topping, optional)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and hot fudge sauce until smooth.
Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; whisk until well blended.
Sift in cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Stir gently.
Fold in flour until just combined—do not overmix.
Optional: Stir in chocolate chips or swirl extra hot fudge into the batter.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 45–55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Slice and serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Notes
Use high-quality cocoa powder and hot fudge sauce for best flavor.
To make it ahead, wrap tightly and freeze slices individually.
Try variations like peanut butter swirls, nuts, or mint chips.
Let the loaf cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.
This recipe doubles easily—use two loaf pans and adjust baking time slightly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 loaf)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg