Chocolate Cinnamon Bread with Sugar Crust
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Chocolate Cinnamon Bread with Sugar Crust—a decadent, sweet bread that's perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat. This moist loaf combines the rich taste of unsweetened cocoa powder with the warmth of ground cinnamon, creating a perfectly spiced chocolate base. Mini chocolate chips are folded into the batter for bursts of melty goodness, while a cinnamon-sugar crust adds a delightful crunch and caramelized sweetness to every bite. With just 20 minutes of prep time and easy step-by-step instructions, this recipe is ideal for bakers of all levels. Serve it warm with a smear of butter or enjoy it as-is for a comforting, bakery-style experience right from your kitchen! Perfect for chocolate lovers, this quick bread is a dessert-worthy twist on classic cinnamon bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 2 units Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.75 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (for crust)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently using a spatula.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
In a small bowl, mix the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon for the crust. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the batter.
Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.0 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 239 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.3 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.9 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 327 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
