Chocolate Friendship Bread

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except the mini chocolate chips.

Step 3

Mix well.

Step 4

Fold in the mini chocolate chips.

Step 5

Spray 2 loaf pans with cooking spray.

Step 6

Pour the batter evenly into the pans.

Step 7

Bake for 57-60 minutes or until the top center of the bread bounces back when you touch it.

Step 8

Allow the bread to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Run a knife along the inside edge of the pans, loosening the bread.

Step 9

Turn the bread out onto wire racks.

Step 10

Cool completely.

Step 11

Place the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl. Melt the chocolate chips in 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each interval. Do this until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth, being careful to not let the chocolate get too hot.

Step 12

Allow the ganache to sit for 3-4 minutes, then spoon it on top of the bread. Spread the chocolate just to the edges of the bread.

Step 13

Allow the chocolate to set and cool.

Step 14

Store in an airtight container.