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Chocolate Banana Bread

A rich cocoa banana loaf with semi-sweet chips folded through and a fudgy glaze drizzled over the top.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 566 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 c all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 t baking soda
  • 1/2 t baking powder
  • 1/2 c butter 1 stick, softened
  • 1/2 c granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 small to medium bananas (1.5 cups) peeled and mashed
  • 1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/3 c heavy cream for the frosting
  • 2 T brown sugar packed, for the frosting
  • 1 t butter for the frosting
  • 1/2 t vanilla extract for the frosting
  • 1/3 c semi-sweet chocolate chips for the frosting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan heavily with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the butter, white and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mashed bananas and continue mixing until just combined.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Scoop the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread out evenly.
  • Bake at 350 F for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool in the pan.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the heavy cream and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring often, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to lightly bubble. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is melted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat. Add the chocolate chips and whisk until melted and the frosting is smooth.
  • Pour the frosting into a small bowl to cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove the bread from the loaf pan and drizzle the frosting over top. Slice the bread and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 566kcalCarbohydrates: 73gProtein: 8gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 285mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 7gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 628IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 4mg
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