Chocolate Peppermint Swirl Loaf

Chocolate Peppermint Swirl Loaf

December 19, 2025
1 hr 25 mins
6 steps
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract

Instructions

  1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time.
  3. Mix in vanilla.
  4. Divide batter in half. Add cocoa and peppermint to one half. Alternate spoonfuls into loaf pan, swirl gently.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 45–50 minutes.
  6. Cool completely before slicing for clean swirls.