Description
Celebrate the holidays with this festive and decadent Double Chocolate Peppermint Bread—a rich, moist loaf bursting with deep cocoa flavor, refreshing peppermint, and gooey chocolate chips. Perfect as a holiday dessert, quick breakfast, or edible gift, this easy recipe blends winter flavors in every slice. Whether you’re looking for cozy breakfast ideas, holiday food ideas, or just a simple yet indulgent treat, this chocolate-peppermint combo is guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
3/4 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus more for topping
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies plus more for garnish
Powdered sugar for dusting optional
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan, and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts.
5. Alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, starting and ending with the dry. Mix just until combined.
6. Gently fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
7. Pour the batter into the loaf pan, smooth the top, and sprinkle extra chocolate chips and peppermint on top.
8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
9. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients blend better and help create an even texture.
Sift cocoa powder to avoid clumps and enhance the chocolate flavor.
Avoid overmixing to keep the bread soft and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg