Peppermint Chocolate Quick Bread

Peppermint Chocolate Quick Bread is a delightful treat that combines the flavors of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint. It’s perfect for the holiday season or any time you’re craving a sweet and indulgent bread.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Peppermint Chocolate Quick Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 45 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Peppermint extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoon Crushed candy canes

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugar until well combined. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract, and mix until smooth.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.