Decadent Chocolate Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

Ingredients

- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare a loaf pan by greasing it with butter or nonstick spray and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
3. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
4. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, vegetable oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Add cocoa powder: Mix the unsweetened cocoa powder into the butter mixture until fully incorporated.
6. Mix in wet ingredients: Add the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7. Incorporate bananas and sour cream: Stir in the mashed bananas and sour cream until the mixture is smooth.
8. Combine dry and wet mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula. Avoid overmixing; mix just until combined.
9. Add chocolate chips: Fold in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips, leaving the remaining 1/4 cup for topping.
10. Pour batter into loaf pan: Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips evenly over the top.
11. Bake the bread: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
12. Cool and serve: Allow the chocolate banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and serve your delicious creation!

Preparation & Cooking Time

Preparation Time:
PT20M
20 minutes

Cooking Time:
PT1H10M
1 hour and 10 minutes

Total Time

PT1H30M
1 hour and 30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Chocolate banana bread, easy banana bread, homemade dessert, banana chocolate chip, best banana loaf, family dessert, rich chocolate, moist banana cake, oven-baked treat, banana chocolate loaf

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 2,800

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