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Chocolate Peppermint Bread

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This Chocolate Peppermint Bread is a festive, rich loaf combining deep cocoa flavor with a cool peppermint twist. Topped with a sweet glaze and crushed candy canes, it’s ideal for holiday gifting, morning indulgence, or dessert with a cup of coffee or cocoa.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Baking soda
  • Baking powder
  • Salt
  • Granulated sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vegetable oil
  • Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • Milk
  • Peppermint extract
  • Vanilla extract
  • Chocolate chips (optional)
  • Powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • Milk or cream (for glaze)
  • Peppermint extract (for glaze)
  • Crushed candy canes or peppermint candies (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment.
  2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, combine eggs, oil, sour cream (or yogurt), milk, peppermint extract, and vanilla. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until just combined.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips if using. Pour batter into pan and smooth the top.
  5. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  6. Once completely cooled, whisk powdered sugar, milk (or cream), and a drop of peppermint extract to make a glaze. Drizzle over the loaf and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.

Notes

  • You can use white or dark chocolate chips for variation.
  • Swirl in cream cheese for a richer texture.
  • Skip the glaze and top with powdered sugar for a lighter version.
  • Add espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.
  • Make mini loaves for gifting or portion control.

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