Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
Mixing
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the dry mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in hot fudge sauce and chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack. While still warm, drizzle with additional warmed hot fudge sauce and sprinkle with extra chocolate chips and nuts if desired.
Notes
Keep the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. The loaf freezes beautifully! Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil for up to 3 months.
