Description
Rich, moist, and full of holiday flavor, this doube batch of chocolate peppermint bread is perfect for sharing. Loaded with cocoa, dark chocolate, and a hint of peppermint, it’s topped with a creamy glaze and crushed candy canes for the ultimate festive finish.
Ingredients
Bread
1 cup butter, softened
⅔ cup white sugar
1⅓ cups brown sugar
6 eggs
½ tsp peppermint extract
2⅔ cups flour
1⅓ cups cocoa powder
4 tsp baking powder
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp espresso powder
1½ cups milk
1 cup dark chocolate chips
½ tsp salt
Optional: ½ cup sour cream or ½ cup mini marshmallows
Frosting
4 cups powdered sugar
8 tbsp milk
½ tsp peppermint extract
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
6 tbsp crushed candy canes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two 8×4″ loaf pans with parchment.
Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in eggs, peppermint extract.
Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Alternate adding dry mix and milk into the wet batter.
Fold in chocolate chips and optional sour cream or marshmallows.
Divide batter between pans and bake 45–55 mins. Cool completely.
Mix frosting ingredients and spread over cooled loaves. Sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 4g