Best 6 Chocolate Quick Bread With Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the irresistible charm of Chocolate Quick Bread with Frosting, a delightful treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the comforting warmth of a classic quick bread. This delectable recipe offers a symphony of flavors and textures, sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its moist and fluffy crumb, infused with the decadent allure of cocoa powder, this quick bread is a true crowd-pleaser. The luscious frosting, made with a combination of melted chocolate, butter, and powdered sugar, adds an extra layer of indulgence, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and chocolatey goodness. Accompanying this main recipe are two equally tempting variations: a luscious Chocolate Zucchini Quick Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting and a delightful Chocolate Banana Quick Bread with Peanut Butter Frosting. These variations introduce exciting twists, incorporating zucchini and banana into their moist interiors, while their unique frostings add a touch of tangy creaminess and nutty richness, respectively. Embark on a culinary adventure with this collection of chocolate quick bread recipes, promising an unforgettable taste experience that will satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you wanting more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUICK CHOCOLATE BREAD (CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKE)



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This quick Chocolate Bread recipe takes just 15 minutes to throw together and will fill your home with the most chocolatey aroma. Also known as chocolate loaf cake, it makes an easy and wonderful sweet treat for breakfast or anytime.

Provided by Marie Roffey

Categories     Afternoon Tea     Dessert     Snack     Sweets

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

55 g dutch processed cocoa ((½ cup / 2oz) )
260 g plain (all purp) flour ((2 cups / 9oz) )
100 g dark brown sugar ((½ cup / 3.5oz) )
50 g white granulated sugar ((¼ cup / 1.8oz) )
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking (bicarb) soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup dark chocolate chips ((200g / 7oz) )
2 large eggs
¾ cup whole milk ((180ml) )
115 g unsalted butter, melted & cooled slightly ((½ cup / 4oz) )
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F / 160C fan forced. Grease and line a 6 cup capacity loaf tin (roughly 8x4 inch)
  • In a large bowl sift the cocoa if it has lumps, then whisk in the flour, both sugars, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Reserve ¼ cup of chocolate chips and add the rest to the batter. Mix well then set aside.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, slightly cooled melted butter and vanilla until well mixed.
  • Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients. Fold with a spatula until just combined.
  • Tip the batter into the prepared tin, level out the top and scatter over the remaining chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with just a crumb or two (you'll have to try to miss the choc chips though).
  • Cool in the tin for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack too cool completely. Serve while still a little warm (for gooey chocolate chips) or at room temperature once the chocolate has set again..

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 91 g, Calories 330 kcal

CHOCOLATE BREAD



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An easy one bowl Chocolate Bread filled with chocolate chips.

Provided by Jessica Holmes

Categories     Cake

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

175 grams (1 and 1/4 cup) plain flour or all purpose flour
40 grams (1/2 cup) cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
90 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar
50 grams (1/4 cup) caster sugar or granulated sugar
115 grams (1/2 cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
180 ml (3/4 cup) buttermilk*
110 grams (3/4 cup) chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Grease and line your 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with baking or parchment paper. Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F) standard / 160 C (320 F) fan-forced.
  • In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add sugars and gently stir.
  • In the microwave, heat the butter in a large heatproof bowl until just melted, stirring in between 20 second bursts. Add your vanilla and eggs to your butter and whisk gently until combined.
  • Make a well in the middle of your dry ingredients, add wet ingredients along with buttermilk. Very gently fold the mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon until the mixture is just combined - be careful not to over mix. Add 75 grams (1/2 cup) of chocolate chips to the batter.
  • Pour mixture into prepared tin and sprinkle extra 35 grams (1/4 cup) of chocolate chips on top. Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 292 calories, Sugar 21.1 g, Sodium 224.1 mg, Fat 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.3 g, Cholesterol 64 mg

QUICK CHOCOLATE FROSTING



Quick Chocolate Frosting image

Great on the Chocolate Walnut Cookies!

Provided by K. Myhre

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Chocolate

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

5 ⅓ tablespoons butter, softened
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch salt
3 tablespoons boiling water
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter. Add in cocoa, salt and boiling water, stirring until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar and beat until frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. If frosting seems too thick, add water. If it seems too thin, add powdered sugar.
  • Spread on cooled cookies, such as Frosted Chocolate Walnut Goodies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 6.8 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 25.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CHOCOLATE QUICK BREAD



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My husband and I both enjoy cooking, but the baking is left to me. Our sons loved this chocolaty quick bread when they were little-and still do as grownups! -Melissa Mitchell-Wilson, Wichita, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add buttermilk; mix well. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in chocolate chips and pecans. , Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 192mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE BREAD



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This chocolate bread doesn't taste sweet. It tastes savory, and is good with cream cheese!

Provided by Bowen

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon sunflower seed oil
2 teaspoons salt
1 ¾ cups warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
6 cups bread flour
4 ½ tablespoons white sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Combine flour, salt, yeast, sugar, cocoa, sunflower oil, and water in a large bowl. Stir everything with a wooden spoon until you have a soft dough.
  • Place the dough on a lightly floured surface. Knead for five minutes, until smooth and elastic.
  • Divide the dough in half, and roll each half into a ball. Place both on a baking sheet. Cut crisscross designs in the tops, and cover with a kitchen towel. Let rise until double in size.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 195.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

BUTTERMILK CHOCOLATE BREAD



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I serve this rich cake-like bread and its creamy chocolate honey butter often at Christmastime. It makes a great brunch item, but it also goes well on a dinner buffet. This recipe won me a "Best in Category" award in a local cooking contest. -Patrice Bruwer-Miller, Wyoming, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf (16 slices, 1/2 cup butter).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup chopped pecans
CHOCOLATE HONEY BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk just until moistened. Fold in pecans., Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Beat in the honey and chocolate syrup. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 267mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A semisweet or bittersweet chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% is ideal.
  • Make sure the butter and eggs are at room temperature before you start baking. This will help the ingredients mix together more smoothly.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
  • Bake the bread until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the bread cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

This chocolate quick bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist and flavorful, with a rich chocolate taste. The frosting is the perfect finishing touch, adding a touch of sweetness and creaminess. Whether you are serving it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this chocolate quick bread is sure to be a hit.

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