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Double Chocolate Banana Bread

Double Chocolate Banana Bread

This moist and decadent Double Chocolate Banana Bread is packed with rich cocoa and melty chocolate chips, perfectly balanced by the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. It’s a cozy, crowd-pleasing loaf great for any time of day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 1 loaf
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder not Dutch-process
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar plus extra if preferred
  • 1/2 cup butter softened, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs see eggless variation in notes
  • 4 ripe bananas or 3 large, mashed
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup hot water for blooming cocoa
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks plus extra for topping, optional

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric mixer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
  4. Pour hot water over the dry mixture and stir to bloom the cocoa. Mix until smooth.
  5. Combine wet and dry mixtures. Stir gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips or chunks.
  6. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For an eggless version, skip the eggs and add an extra 1/4 cup yogurt or 1 tbsp applesauce. You can freeze this bread for up to 2 months. Nuts, dried fruit, or different chocolate types can be folded in for variety.