Introduction
Indulge in the irresistible combination of cinnamon spice and chocolate sweetness with our Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Bread recipe. This moist and flavorful bread is swirled with cinnamon sugar and studded with rich chocolate chips, creating a decadent treat that’s sure to please your taste buds. Whether enjoyed toasted with a smear of butter or served warm with a cup of coffee, this Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Bread is bound to become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
For the Bread:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Preparing the Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with plain yogurt or sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
2. Making the Cinnamon Swirl
- In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until well combined.
3. Assembling the Bread
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
- Pour the remaining batter over the cinnamon sugar layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
4. Baking the Bread
- Use a knife to swirl the cinnamon sugar mixture into the batter, creating a marbled effect.
- Bake the Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Bread in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- If the bread starts to brown too quickly, cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
5. Serving Up Sweetness
- Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Bread warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the irresistible combination of cinnamon and chocolate in every bite.
Dive into Sweet Bliss
Get ready to dive into the sweet bliss of our Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Bread. With its moist texture, warm cinnamon swirl, and pockets of rich chocolate chips, this bread is sure to become a favorite in your household. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the deliciousness of homemade bread with a twist.
