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Chocolate Banana Bread

Filipinos love banana bread. And this easy Chocolate Banana Bread is a favorite whenever I bake it. It's for everyone who loves chocolate and is a fan of banana bread. This loaf cake comes together quickly with basic baking ingredients you have in your pantry. And if you've got over ripe bananas laying around, then simply add them to the batter and you're all set. This recipe was adapted from the Sweet and Savory Meals blog. Makes one loaf pan which serves 4 to 6.
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian, Filipino
Keyword: Easy Chocolate Banana Bread
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 616kcal
Author: Asian in America - Elizabeth Ann Quirino

Equipment

  • Loaf pan: 9 inches x 5 inches

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups mashed over ripe bananas from about 3 large bananas; must be very over ripe
  • 1 whole large egg at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped unsalted walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven at 350 F. Prepare the loaf pan by greasing it with baking spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Set the pan aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: Flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together and incorporate well. Set this bowl aside.
  • In a separate, large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter (must be slightly cooled), oil, vanilla and egg. Mix well using a wooden spoon till the batter is smooth.
  • Add the brown sugar. Incorporate well into the batter.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the mixture. Continue mixing till all ingredients are combined.
    To the batter, add the chocolate chips and the walnuts. Mix well.
    *Note: I like to leave 1/4 cup of the chocolate chips aside for the topping just before putting the loaf pan into the oven.
  • Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips to the top.
  • Bake at 350 F for 55 to 60 minutes. To test if loaf cake is done, prick the top and center with the tip of a sharp knife. If knife comes clean, the Chocolate Banana Bread is done.
    When loaf is baked, remove from the oven. Rest the loaf on the counter for about 5 minutes till easy to handle. Then loosen the sides of the loaf with a knife. Turn the loaf over and rest on a baking rack to cool.
    Slice and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 694mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 70g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 5mg