Description
Chocolate Strawberry Bread is a rich, moist quick bread packed with juicy strawberries and decadent chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this easy-to-make loaf combines fruity sweetness with chocolatey indulgence in every bite. Serve warm with a pat of butter or enjoy it on its own as a delicious treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- ¼ cup milk
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups chopped fresh strawberries
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender bread texture.
- Add eggs and flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time to ensure they are fully incorporated. Then mix in the vanilla extract, sour cream (or plain yogurt), and milk until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender.
- Fold in strawberries and chocolate chips: Carefully fold in the chopped fresh strawberries and semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Pour and bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top to create an even surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the bread is fully baked.
- Cool the bread: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps it set for easier slicing.
Notes
- Toss strawberries with a little flour before folding them in to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the loaf.
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips or chocolate chunks instead of semi-sweet.
- Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to extend freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
