Fudge Chocolate Loaf (Printable Recipe Version)

Indulge in rich chocolate loaf infused with hot fudge. A super moist treat made for chocolate enthusiasts.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

01 - 1 cup buttermilk, chilled.
02 - ½ cup warm hot fudge sauce, plus some for drizzling later.
03 - 1½ cups leveled, all-purpose flour.
04 - 1 teaspoon baking soda.
05 - ½ cup softened butter.
06 - 2 large eggs, brought to room temp.
07 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt.
08 - 1 cup granulated sugar.
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pure.
10 - ½ cup Dutch-style cocoa powder.

# Steps to Make It:

01 - Set your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5 loaf pan with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and cocoa in a bowl until it's smooth and clump-free.
03 - Cream together butter and sugar until light and airy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in the vanilla.
04 - Alternate mixing the dry ingredients with the buttermilk, beginning and finishing with dry. Gently fold in the warm hot fudge.
05 - Spread the batter evenly into the pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.
06 - Once completely cool on a rack, drizzle the loaf with the extra warm fudge sauce before slicing and serving.

# Extra Information:

01 - Stored the right way, this chocolate loaf stays moist and tasty for up to 4 days.
02 - The melted fudge adds gooey, chocolatey spots all through the bread.