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Chocolate Peppermint Bread Recipe

Chocolate Peppermint Bread Recipe
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Indulge in the rich, chocolaty goodness of this Chocolate Peppermint Bread with a delightful hint of mint, topped with a sweet peppermint frosting and crunchy candy cane pieces. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy treat any time of year.

Ingredients

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For the bread

  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • ¾ cup milk, whole or 2%
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • pinch salt

For the frosting

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tbsp milk, whole or 2%
  • ¼ tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp crushed candy canes

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Add room temperature butter to a mixing bowl with the brown and white sugar. Beat with an electric hand mixer until everything is creamed together nicely.
  2. Add in baking soda, baking powder, espresso powder, salt, and cocoa powder. Mix until well blended.
  3. Beat in eggs and peppermint extract.
  4. Alternate adding the flour and milk in increments, beating the batter between each one. Fold in dark chocolate chips using a rubber spatula.
  5. Pour the bread batter into a parchment-lined or heavily greased loaf pan.
  6. Bake the Chocolate Peppermint Loaf for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
  7. While the bread bakes, make the frosting. In a medium mixing bowl, beat all the ingredients besides the crushed candy canes together until the powdered sugar is completely mixed.
  8. Let the bread cool completely, frost with the icing, and top with crushed candy cane pieces.
  9. Slice and enjoy! Serve with a cold glass of milk.

Notes

  • This bread is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • You can customize the frosting by adding more peppermint extract for a stronger mint flavor.

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Keywords: Chocolate Peppermint Bread, Chocolate Bread, Peppermint Loaf, Holiday Baking

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