Dark Chocolate Mocha Breakfast Bread
This dark chocolate mocha breakfast bread is a rich and fluffy loaf infused with cocoa, espresso, and melty dark chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, it’s a comforting treat with bold flavor and just the right amount of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50–60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp espresso powder
2 large eggs
1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
1/2 cup melted butter (or coconut oil)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and espresso powder.
- In another bowl, beat together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
Drizzle a powdered sugar glaze over the cooled loaf for added sweetness.
Increase espresso powder for a stronger coffee flavor.
Try white or milk chocolate chips instead of dark chocolate.
Use half brewed coffee and half milk for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
