Double Chocolate Banana Bread
This Double Chocolate Banana Bread is incredibly moist and decadent, packed with rich chocolate flavor from cocoa powder and chocolate chips. It’s the perfect treat for breakfast, snack, or dessert!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (12 slices)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
- ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mash the bananas. Stir the mashed bananas and sour cream into the wet ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra decadent touch, drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
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