Description
This Chocolate Strawberry Bread is a delightful twist on classic beer bread, combining the sweet and fruity flavors of strawberry soda and fresh strawberries with the richness of milk chocolate chips. It’s easy to prepare, baked to a golden perfection, and served with a luscious rhubarb strawberry whipped topping for an irresistible treat perfect for brunch, snack time, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 1 package Bountiful Beer Bread Mix®
- 12 ounces strawberry soda
- â…“ cup frozen sliced strawberries, chopped
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips
Topping
- 2 tablespoons Rhubarb Strawberry Fruit Spread
- 1 cup non-dairy frozen whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for baking the bread evenly.
- Mix Batter: In a large bowl, combine the beer bread mix, strawberry soda, chopped frozen strawberries, and milk chocolate chips. Stir gently for 20-30 seconds just until blended; the batter should remain lumpy to maintain a light texture.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan thoroughly to prevent sticking. Then spoon the batter into the pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake Bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the bread turns golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Make Topping: While the bread bakes, in a small bowl, gently mix the thawed non-dairy frozen whipped topping with the Rhubarb Strawberry Fruit Spread to create a complementary fruity topping.
- Serve: Let the bread cool slightly after baking. Serve slices with a dollop of the rhubarb strawberry whipped topping spread on top or alongside for a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the batter as it should remain lumpy for the best texture.
- You can substitute fresh strawberries if frozen are not available, but chop them finely to distribute evenly.
- Use a toothpick test to ensure the bread is fully baked and avoid undercooked centers.
- The non-dairy whipped topping makes the recipe suitable for those avoiding dairy, but you can use regular whipped cream if preferred.
- Store leftover bread covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
