Double Chocolate Banana Bread
A delightful treat combining rich cocoa and sweet bananas, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted Richness and moisture
- 1 cup Granulated sugar Sweetness
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar Chewiness and moisture
- 3 large Eggs Structure and binding
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract Flavor enhancement
- 3 medium Ripe bananas, mashed Moisture contributor
- 1 cup Sour cream Adds moisture and flavor
Dry Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour Structure
- 1/2 cup Cocoa powder Chocolate intensity
- 1 tsp Baking powder Light lift
- 1/2 tsp Salt Flavor balance
Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup Chocolate chips Chocolate flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
- Mix in the granulated sugar and melted butter until fully combined.
- Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Add baking powder and salt, and mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder until just combined.
- Finally, fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas for extra sweetness. Consider adding walnuts for crunch or experimenting with types of chocolate chips.