Cocoa bread is a delicious and versatile treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Originating from the Caribbean, this sweet bread is made with a combination of cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, sugar, butter, and eggs. Its rich chocolate flavor and soft, fluffy texture make it a favorite among people of all ages. Whether you prefer it toasted with butter and jam or served as a side with a savory meal, cocoa bread is sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HOT COCOA MONKEY BREAD
What's better than monkey bread with a crispy chocolaty crust? One that also has pockets of gooey marshmallows running through it.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Put the butter in a medium bowl. Brush the Bundt pan with some of the butter to lightly coat.
- Cut the biscuits into quarters. Combine the hot cocoa mix and sugar in a large bowl and stir together.
- Working in batches, toss one-third of the biscuits in the melted butter, roll them in the hot cocoa mixture to lightly coat and add them to the Bundt pan so they are nestled together in an even layer; sprinkle with one-third of the marshmallows and chocolate chips. Repeat to make 2 more layers of biscuits rolled in cocoa, the marshmallows and chocolate chips. Sprinkle the top with any leftover hot cocoa mixture and drizzle with any leftover butter.
- Cover the pan with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until puffed and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Loosen the bread from the sides of the pan with a knife or offset spatula. Carefully invert the pan onto a serving plate, remove the pan and serve hot.
WALNUT COCOA BREAD
In her kitchen in Kissimmee, Florida, Margaret Beyersdorf lets her bread machine do the work when making this tender loaf. Its quick prep time and combination of brown sugar, walnuts and cocoa will help make it a favorite in your home, too.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 3h10m
Yield 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. , Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , Just before the final kneading (your bread machine may audibly signal this), add the walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
CHERRY-PECAN COCOA BREAD
Full of sweet cherries and nuts, this loaf has a mild cocoa flavor. It would be perfect to serve for breakfast, brunch or a mid-morning snack. Have a tall glass of milk at the ready. -Margaret Beyersdorf, Kissimmee, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 3h10m
Yield 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds, 16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In bread machine pan, place the first eight ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available., Check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed. Just before the final kneading (your bread machine may audibly signal this), add the pecans and cherries. Bake according to bread machine directions.
Nutrition Facts :
COCOA ALMOND BREAD
"With its subtle cocoa and almond flavor, this bread is heavenly," assures Wilma Maly, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 3h10m
Yield 1 loaf (about 1-1/2 pounds).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In bread machine pan, place all ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select basic bread setting. Choose crust color and loaf size if available. Bake according to bread machine directions (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed).
Nutrition Facts :
COCOA BREAD !!!
My Grandmother Mabel Kennedy Sullivan use to make this as loaves of bread and as buns to eat with butter or as sandwiches. She sometimes added dried fruits and nuts and made the buns smaller and put chocolate frosting on top. ****I don't have my grandmother's recipe, but I know that this is it, as it is an old recipe from...
Provided by Colleen Sowa
Categories Sweet Breads
Time 4h45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Dissolve the yeast with 1 tablespoon of sugar in lukewarm milk. Add 3 cups of flour and beat until smooth. Cover and set in a warm place to to rise (about 1-1/2 hours). In a bowl: cream together butter and sugar, add the well beaten eggs, cocoa then add the dough batter, and the remaining flour (or enough of it to make a soft dough). Add salt and knead the bread lightly. Put dough into a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth and set in a warm place to rise until doubled in size (about 2 hours). Shape into loaves, place in well greased bread pans, filling them half full. Cover and let rise again until light (about one hour). Bake 40 - 45 minutes in a 350 degree oven.
- 2. *** You can shape these into dinner rolls or sandwich buns. *** If you put fruit and nuts in the dough, you can form into little buns and frost with chocolate frosting.
COCOA BREAD
Make and share this Cocoa Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Maryland Jim
Categories Quick Breads
Time 1h
Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Sift flour, baking powder, salt, cocoa and sugar together.
- Beat egg and add milk and oil, mix together.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients, mixing just enough to dampen.
- Pour into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake in 350 degree preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Tips:
- Use good quality cocoa powder: The quality of the cocoa powder you use will greatly affect the flavor of your bread. Look for a cocoa powder that is dark and has a rich, chocolatey aroma.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the bread tough. Mix it just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a loaf pan that is the right size: The bread should fill the pan about 2/3 full. If the pan is too large, the bread will be too thin and dry. If the pan is too small, the bread will be too thick and dense.
- Bake the bread at the right temperature: The ideal temperature for baking cocoa bread is 350 degrees Fahrenheit. If the oven is too hot, the bread will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked. If the oven is too cool, the bread will take too long to bake and the inside will be dry.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing: Slicing the bread too soon will make it crumble. Let it cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Conclusion:
Cocoa bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover cocoa powder, and it is also a perfect bread for making French toast or bread pudding. With these tips, you can make a perfect loaf of cocoa bread that your family and friends will love.
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