Candy Cane Chocolate Loaves
When I had a bunch of leftover candy canes after the holidays, I was inspired to use them up by adding them to a chocolate bread. Coffee and cocoa intensify the flavor. —Shelly Platten, Amherst, Wisconsin
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1-2/3 cups packed brown sugar
- 4 large egg whites, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 3/4 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup baking cocoa
- 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1-1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
- TOPPING:
- 2 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
- 3 tablespoons crushed candy canes
