This one-of-a-kind dessert is rich with flavors and irresistibly chewy. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting to dive into the world of baking, this recipe is crafted to be both accessible and fun, providing a deliciously creative spin on classic bread.
Yield: 1 Loaf of Bread
Equipment:
Mixing Bowls
Loaf Pan
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Idle Time: 15-20 minutes
Bake Time: 35-40 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup vanilla ice cream, softened
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate ice cream, softened
1 teaspoon espresso powder
1 ½ cups flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
Sprinkles (optional)
Directions:
1. Remove the chocolate and vanilla ice cream from the refrigerator and let it soften. Time to soften varies based on the size of the container, but it should take about 15-20 minutes.
2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Prep a loaf pan with baking spray, oil, or parchment paper.
4. Take two separate bowls and scoop one cup or vanilla ice cream in one, and one cup of chocolate in the other.
5. In the vanilla bowl, add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract and stir together.
6. Then add ¾ cup of the flour and ¾ teaspoon of the baking soda to the mixture and fold together until a thick batter is formed.
7. In the other bowl filled with the chocolate ice cream, add the espresso powder and mix together.
8. Use the rest of the ¾ cup of flour and ¾ teaspoon of baking soda and add to the chocolate mixture.
9. Mix together until combined.
10. In the prepared loaf pan, alternate adding scoops of the vanilla batter and scoop of the chocolate.
11. Spread in the pan and rake a knife through the batter in a zigzag motion to make the bread swirl together.
12. Top with sprinkles of choice and place in the oven for 35-40 minutes.
13. Once removed from the oven, let cool for a few minutes before removing it from the pan.
4. Slice and enjoy!
Notes:
● If you are looking for sweeter bread, like a cake, add an extra ¼ cup of white sugar to the chocolate mixture and ¼ cup of white sugar to the vanilla mixture.
● Potential Toppings:
○ Caramel
○ More ice cream!
○ Whipped cream
