Chocolate Chai Mini Loaves

2 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons instant chai latte mix
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
 
Frosting:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1 tablespoon instant chai latte mix
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 teaspoons 2% milk
 
Heat oven to 350° F. Grease 3 5 3/4x3x2-inch loaf pans.
 
In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate with the water until chocolate is melted; stir until smooth. Cool slightly.
 
In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla, then chocolate mixture.
 
Combine the flour, latte mix, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream.
 
Transfer to 3 loaf pans. Bake at for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack to cool completely.
 
For frosting, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, latte mix, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost tops of loaves.
 
From Taste of Home blog