Description
These mini loaves combine the rich flavors of red velvet cake with the indulgence of chocolate chips. Moist and delicious, they’re perfect for a festive treat or a special snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease mini loaf pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Divide the batter evenly among mini loaf pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaves to cool before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, you can drizzle cream cheese icing on top of the loaves after they cool.
- These mini loaves also make great gifts when wrapped up in festive packaging.
- If you don’t have mini loaf pans, you can use a standard loaf pan; just adjust the baking time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes