Moist Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe: Welcome to our kitchen! We’re about to start an irresistible journey of indulgence with moist chocolate banana bread that has a twist on a classic favourite. This recipe makes a delicious treat that’s great for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack in the afternoon.
Moist Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
It combines the comforting tastes of ripe bananas and rich chocolate. This banana bread is sure to become a favourite in your baking repertoire thanks to its soft crumb and intense chocolatey goodness. That’s it! Now let’s indulge in some chocolate!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
- Additional banana slices and chocolate chips for topping (optional)
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Instructions
- Warm the oven up to 175°F (350°F). Set aside a 9×5-inch loaf pan that has been greased.
- To make the bananas smooth, use a fork to mash them in a large bowl.
- When you add the melted butter and sugar to the mashed bananas, mix them together well.
- It will be smooth and creamy after you add the egg and vanilla extract.
- Sift the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together in a different bowl.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix them together until they are just combined.
- Add the Greek yoghurt or sour cream and mix it into the batter until it’s fully mixed in. Be careful not to mix too much.
- If you want, you can add the semi-sweet chocolate chips and gently fold them into the batter until they are spread out evenly.
- Use a spatula to smooth the top of the batter as it goes into the loaf pan that has been prepared.
- You can add more banana slices and chocolate chips to the top of the batter if you want to make it look better and taste better.
- After the oven is hot, bake the cake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean or with a few wet crumbs on it.
- Take the chocolate banana bread out of the oven after it’s done and let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan.
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Move the bread carefully to a wire rack to cool down completely before cutting it.
- You can serve the chocolate banana bread warm or at room temperature. Cut it into thick slices the next day.
- This rich dessert is great on its own, but you can also top it with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or powdered sugar.
Tips and Variations
- If you want the best flavour and sweetness in your banana bread, use bananas that are past their prime.
- Add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or sour cream to the batter to make it even more moist.
- Add chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, to your chocolate banana bread to make it your own. They will give it more flavour and crunch.
- You can use whole wheat flour or almond flour instead of some of the all-purpose flour to make it healthier.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter if you like spices. It will make it smell warm and lovely.
- Pour the batter into muffin tins that have been greased and adjust the baking time to make mini chocolate banana bread muffins.