Ingredients for Banana Chocolate Bread
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 ripe mashed bananas (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
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How to Make Banana Chocolate Bread
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 7 1/2 x 3 x 2 inch loaf pans.
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1 cup sour cream, beginning and ending with the sour cream. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in 3 ripe mashed bananas (about 1 1/2 cups) and 1 cup chocolate chips. (Optional: add 1 cup chopped nuts).
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared loaf pans.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
96 g
Sugar
514g
Fat
221g
Carbs
72g
