Ice Cream Bread is an easy sweet bread made with melted chocolate ice cream, self-rising flour, and chocolate chips. The ice cream provides the dairy, sugar, and flavor all in one ingredient, creating a soft chocolate loaf with very little prep.
This is such a fun recipe when you want to bake something without pulling a dozen ingredients out of the pantry. I used chocolate ice cream and added chocolate chips for even more chocolate flavor, but you can have fun experimenting with different ice cream flavors.
Why I Love This Recipe
Ingredient Notes
- Chocolate Ice Cream: Let the ice cream melt completely before mixing. I use chocolate ice cream for a rich chocolate flavor, but other flavors can be used to change up the bread.
- Self-Rising Flour: Self-rising flour already contains baking powder and salt, so you don’t need to add either separately. Be sure to use self-rising flour, not all-purpose flour.
- Chocolate Chips: Add extra chocolate flavor and little pockets of melted chocolate throughout the bread. You can use milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips. 🍫💙
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How To Make Ice Cream Bread
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted chocolate ice cream and self-rising flour. Stir until just combined, fold in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top of the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
Tips I Found Helpful
- Let the ice cream melt completely: I found it mixes much more evenly with the flour when it’s fully melted.
- Measure the flour carefully: Too much flour can make the bread dry and dense. I spoon it into the measuring cup and level off the top.
- Don’t overmix: Stir just until the flour is incorporated. Overmixing can make the bread tough.
- Use full-fat ice cream: I get the best texture with regular ice cream rather than low-fat or sugar-free varieties.
- Save a few chocolate chips: Sprinkle some over the top before baking for extra chocolate in every slice.
- Check for doneness: Insert a toothpick into the center. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Let it cool before slicing: The bread sets as it cools and will slice much more cleanly.
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Ice Cream Bread Recipe
Ice Cream Bread is an easy sweet bread made with melted chocolate ice cream, self-rising flour, and chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 2 cups melted chocolate ice cream (let it soften at room temperature)
- 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted chocolate ice cream and self-rising flour. Stir until just combined, fold in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips over the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
Let the ice cream melt completely before mixing. Measure the self-rising flour carefully and stir just until combined to avoid a dense loaf. Regular full-fat ice cream works best. Let the bread cool before slicing for the best texture.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 416Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 51mgCarbohydrates: 69gFiber: 3gSugar: 29gProtein: 8g
