Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe
You all know I love a good banana bread but this marbled chocolate banana bread has got to be my favorite because chocolate and bananas are such a classic and delicious combo. I love it for breakfast with my cup of coffee, or I love it as a snack when I want to treat myself. Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) and let it preheat. Spray a 9×5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray or grease it with butter. Tip: Greasing the pan helps the bread release easily after baking. In a medium bowl, add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Mix them together and set aside. Tip: Mixing the dry ingredients separately helps distribute the leavening agent evenly. In a large bowl, add 1 cup of granulated sugar and ⅓ cup of softened butter. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until well incorporated. Add 2 eggs and ⅓ cup of sour cream, and continue to beat until blended. Stir in 3 mashed ripe bananas. Tip: Make sure your bananas are well-mashed to evenly incorporate their sweetness and moisture. Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Beat at low speed just until moist. Tip: Avoid overmixing to keep the bread light and fluffy. Place ½ cup of semisweet chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at high for 1 minute or until almost melted. Stir until the chocolate is smooth. Add 1 cup of the banana batter to the melted chocolate and stir until well combined. Tip: Melt chocolate in short bursts to prevent burning. Spoon the plain banana batter first into the greased pan, then add the chocolate batter. Swirl the batters together with a knife to create a marbled effect. Tip: Be gentle with the swirling to maintain distinct chocolate and banana layers. Bake for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Tip: Start checking at the 1-hour mark to avoid overbaking. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it from the pan and continue cooling on a wire rack. Slice and serve. Tip: Letting the bread cool completely helps it set and makes slicing easier.
How To Quickly Ripen Bananas
There are two great methods that you can use if your bananas just aren’t quite ready. You can:
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Recipe originally shared Sept 2012.
