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Buttermilk Chocolate Bread

SUBMITTED BY: Patrice Bruwer

"I serve this rich cake-like bread and its creamy chocolate honey butter often at Christmastime. It makes a great brunch item, but it also goes well on a dinner buffet. This recipe won me a 'Best in Category' award in a local cooking contest. -Patrice Bruwer, Grand Rapids, Michigan"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 13 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  55 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • CHOCOLATE HONEY BUTTER:
  • 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, cocoa, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk. Fold in pecans.
  2. Pour into a greased 9-in. x 5-in. x 3-in. loaf pans. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, beat butter until fluffy. Add honey and chocolate syrup; mix well. Serve with the bread.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2007 by Kati G.
Very nice moist bread. I just substituted applesauce for the butter and only used 3/4 cup of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2007 by alex
This was very GOOD! It was light and fluffy. I didn't put in the pecans, but i did add 1/3 cup... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2006 by Tracy in Texas
I found this recipe in my Taste of Home and tried it a week or so ago. It was a hit, and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2007 by RRP78
Wonderfully moist bread! Thanks for the yummy recipe! I made the following tiny changes: ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2008 by rhonda
A big hit at home! I always try to sneak in some fiber for my kids somewhere and this recipe... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 11, 2008 by CHARI
Fantastic! I love baking with buttermilk - I use the lowfat/reduced fat version with great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2008 by Pillowtrot
Made this last night for some friends and it was a hit. Not too sweet, not too chocolate-y,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2008 by MaryLizBeth
We all loved this bread!!! BTW, I doubled the recipe to make 2 loaves. Didn't have buttermilk... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2007 by Schadler
This was so delicious!! I made mini loaves and muffins out of this, and used them as Christmas... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2007 by ANASTASIAJANE
Very good, not too sweet. Didn't add the nuts or make the spread (no time). Kids liked it... MORE

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