Banana Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Loaf Cake Recipe

Indulge in this unbelievably moist and delicious banana chocolate chip sour cream loaf cake! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a supremely tender cake that's even better the next day. Make it in a standard loaf pan or mini loaf pans for easy portioning and freezing. Get ready for a burst of banana flavor enhanced by rich chocolate chips and a touch of tangy sour cream.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 100 mins
Calories 5276.7 kcal
Protein 109g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Loaf Cake

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How to Make Banana Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Loaf Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or three mini loaf pans.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter or margarine and 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs and ½ teaspoon salt.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and 1 cup sour cream. Add to the creamed mixture and mix well until just combined.
  6. Mash 3 ripe bananas and stir them into the batter using a wooden spoon.
  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
  9. Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips and ½ cup chopped nuts (optional).
  10. Pour batter into the prepared pan(s).
  11. Bake the large loaf for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Bake mini loaves for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

197 g

Sugar

2215g

Fat

661g

Carbs

275g

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