Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread Delight Recipe
This Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread combines the rich flavors of ripe bananas, chocolate, and a hint of espresso for a delightful twist on classic banana bread. Moist and fudgy with bursts of melty chocolate chips, it’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an indulgent snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
- Category: Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the banana bread evenly.
- Prepare pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease removal after baking.
- Mash bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork until mostly smooth, leaving a few small chunks for texture.
- Mix wet ingredients: Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and espresso powder to the mashed bananas. Stir well until fully combined into a smooth batter.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and cocoa flavor.
- Incorporate dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined; a few lumps are fine to avoid overmixing which would make the bread dense.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold in the chocolate chips to ensure even distribution throughout the batter for bursts of chocolate in every bite.
- Pour batter into pan: Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Espresso powder adds a rich depth to the chocolate flavor without making it taste like coffee.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the banana bread moist and tender.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with chopped nuts or dried fruit if preferred.
- Store banana bread tightly covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
- For an extra fudgy texture, try using brown sugar in place of granulated sugar.
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