Description
Sweet homemade Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Bread brings warmth and comfort to kitchen counters. Delightful layers of brown sugar, rich chocolate, and fragrant cinnamon invite you to savor each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- ¾ cup (150 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Binding and Flavoring:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Swirl:
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and lining a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage for easy removal.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient blend.
- Cream softened butter and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture becomes pale and airy, incorporating eggs individually to maintain a smooth consistency, then blend in vanilla extract.
- Carefully fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk to create a balanced batter. Gently incorporate chocolate chips without overmixing to preserve the bread’s delicate texture.
- Create a fragrant cinnamon sugar mixture by combining granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate small bowl.
- Layer the batter strategically in the prepared pan, spreading half the mixture evenly, then sprinkle a generous layer of cinnamon sugar. Add remaining batter and top with the final cinnamon sugar portion.
- Use a knife to create elegant swirls throughout the batter, ensuring a marbled effect that distributes the cinnamon sugar evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, monitoring the bread’s surface and covering with aluminum foil if browning occurs too quickly to prevent burning.
- Allow the bread to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, which helps set the structure and intensify flavors.
- Slice and serve at room temperature, revealing the beautiful cinnamon swirl and chocolate chip interior.
Notes
- Swap out buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar for a vegan-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using half the recommended amount or substituting with natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lower-calorie option.
- Prevent chocolate chips from sinking by tossing them in a light dusting of flour before folding into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout the bread.
- Create a gluten-free variation by using a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend and adding an extra egg for improved texture and binding.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 61 mg