Description

Indulge in the festive spirit this holiday season with Chocolate Peppermint Bread, a delightful and easy-to-make treat that brings together rich cocoa and refreshing peppermint. This moist loaf is perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy evenings by the fire, or as a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Each slice offers a harmonious blend of flavors topped with a creamy frosting and crunchy candy cane bits, making it an irresistible addition to your Christmas dessert spread. Whether enjoyed on its own or alongside a warm beverage, this Chocolate Peppermint Bread will surely become a seasonal favorite.

Ingredients

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1 stick softened butter
1/3 cup white sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cocoa powder
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp espresso powder
3/4 cup milk (whole or 2%)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tbsp milk (whole or 2%)
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
1 tbsp Greek yogurt
3 tbsp crushed candy canes

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Mix in baking powder, baking soda, espresso powder, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
Beat in eggs one at a time followed by peppermint extract.
Gradually add flour and milk alternately to the batter until just combined.
Fold in dark chocolate chips gently with a rubber spatula.
Pour batter into a greased or parchment-lined loaf pan and smooth the top.
Bake for about 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the bread to cool completely before frosting with a mixture of powdered sugar, milk, peppermint extract, Greek yogurt, and crushed candy canes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (65g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 40mg