| Yield | 4 |
|---|---|
| Source | http://funnfud.blogspot.com/2008/05/chocolate-banana-bread-or-cake.html |
| Prep Time | 1 hour |
| Approximate Cost | $2.50 - $5.00 |
| Recipe Category | Dessert |
| Yield | 4 |
|---|---|
| Source | http://funnfud.blogspot.com/2008/05/chocolate-banana-bread-or-cake.html |
| Prep Time | 1 hour |
| Approximate Cost | $2.50 - $5.00 |
| Recipe Category | Dessert |
Every chef will certainly have their signature banana bread recipe, but after making this, I stopped looking for any more! This recipe still focuses on the distinct flavor of ripe bananas, while chocolate, nuts and dried cranberries make it both festive as well as delicious
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pan, or a 9x9 inch cake pan and set aside.
Cream the sugar and butter in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat well till it becomes light and fluffy.
In a small bowl, mash the bananas with a fork. Mix in the milk and nutmeg. In another bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cranberries, poppy seeds and walnuts.
Add the banana mixture to the creamed sugar mixture and stir until combined. Add the dry ingredients, mixing just until flour disappears.
Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour (depending on oven and pan size), until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (Do the toothpick test after 45 mins, then bake a little longer if needed).
Set aside to cool on a rack for 15 minutes. Remove the bread from the pan, then use a buttered knife to cut into slices.
A lovely chocolate and nut twist to a classic banana bread recipe makes this Chocolate-Banana Bread an instant hit!
Variations: Use chocolate-chips instead of cocoa powder, pecans instead of walnuts
Eggless Version: Omit the egg, use self-raising flour, 1 more banana, and 1/2 tbsp more milk