Chocolate Banana Bread (Printable Version)
Moist chocolate banana bread featuring ripe bananas, cocoa, and a smooth chocolate topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, leveled
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 stick (113 g) salted butter, at room temperature
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs
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1 1/4 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 4 bananas)
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
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1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
→ Chocolate Topping
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1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
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2 tablespoons whole milk
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3 tablespoons powdered sugar
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until fully incorporated and no lumps remain.
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In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar on high speed with a hand mixer for 2 minutes until creamy.
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Add eggs, mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth and uniform, scraping sides of bowl as needed.
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Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix on low speed until just combined and no flour streaks remain. Scrape bowl sides with a spatula as necessary.
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Gently fold milk chocolate chips into the batter using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
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Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, testing doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center; if it comes out clean, it is done. If not, bake an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
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Remove from oven and cool in pan for 15 minutes. Run a knife around the edges to loosen, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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While bread cools, combine 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons whole milk in a small bowl. Microwave for 15 seconds, then stir until melted. Whisk in powdered sugar until smooth, and allow to rest until bread is fully cooled.
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Drizzle the cooled chocolate topping over the banana bread. Slice and serve.
# Additional Notes:
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For best results, use very ripe bananas to enhance natural sweetness and moisture.