Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Bread

Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Bread is a decadent treat that marries the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a moist, delicious loaf. Each bite offers a taste of creamy peanut butter and sweet chocolate, swirled together for a striking marbled effect that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat. The peanut butter portion is enriched with sour cream, eggs, and vanilla pudding mix, lending it a tender crumb, while the chocolate portion features cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate chips for bursts of intense chocolate flavor.

• All-Purpose Flour (Peanut Butter Portion): 1 ¾ cups
• Vanilla Instant Pudding Mix: 1 (3.4 oz) package
• Baking Powder (Peanut Butter Portion): 1 ½ tsp
• Baking Soda (Peanut Butter Portion): ½ tsp
• Salt: ½ tsp
• Sour Cream (Peanut Butter Portion): ½ cup
• Vegetable Oil (Peanut Butter Portion): ⅓ cup
• Eggs (Peanut Butter Portion): 2 large
• Vanilla Extract (Peanut Butter Portion): 1 tsp
• Milk: 1 cup
• Brown Sugar: ½ cup
• Creamy Peanut Butter: ½ cup
• All-Purpose Flour (Chocolate Portion): 1 ½ cups
• Granulated Sugar: ⅔ cup
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: ¼ cup
• Baking Powder (Chocolate Portion): 1 tsp
• Baking Soda (Chocolate Portion): ½ tsp
• Salt (Chocolate Portion): ¼ tsp
• Sour Cream (Chocolate Portion): 1 ½ cups
• Vegetable Oil (Chocolate Portion): ½ cup
• Eggs (Chocolate Portion): 2 large
• Vanilla Extract (Chocolate Portion): 1 ½ tsp
• Semisweet Chocolate Chips: 1 ¼ cups, divided

Step 1:

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt for the peanut butter portion.

Step 2:

In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk.

Step 3:

Mix brown sugar and creamy peanut butter in a large bowl, then alternate adding the dry and wet ingredients until incorporated.

Step 4:

For the chocolate portion, mix the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Whisk together sour cream, oil, eggs, and vanilla in another bowl, then mix into the dry ingredients. Fold in ¾ cup of chocolate chips.

Step 5:

Grease two 9”x5” loaf pans and preheat oven to 350°F. Layer half of the peanut butter batter, then half of the chocolate batter into each loaf pan. Swirl using a knife and top with remaining chocolate chips.

Step 6:

Conclusion

Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Bread brings together two irresistible flavors in a moist, flavorful loaf that’s sure to delight. This quick bread features layers of creamy peanut butter batter and rich chocolate batter, which are swirled together to create a striking marbled effect. With a topping of semisweet chocolate chips, the bread bakes to a deliciously moist texture. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, it’s the ideal choice for breakfast, snack time, or as a decadent dessert. Serve it warm with a glass of milk, coffee, or on its own to fully appreciate the delightful flavor fusion.