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Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread Delight Recipe

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4.5 from 136 reviews
  • Author: Jack
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (about 10-12 slices) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread Delight is a rich, moist loaf that expertly combines ripe bananas with the deep flavors of unsweetened cocoa and espresso powder. Enhanced with chocolate chips throughout, this banana bread offers a perfect balance of sweetness and bold coffee notes, making it an irresistible treat for breakfast or dessert lovers alike.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder

Add-ins

  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even baking of the banana bread.
  2. Prepare Pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy removal after baking.
  3. Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but still with some small chunks for texture.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and espresso powder to the mashed bananas. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and flavors.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender, leaving a few lumps is ideal.
  7. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips to disperse them evenly throughout the batter for bursts of chocolate in every bite.
  8. Fill Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula to ensure even rise.
  9. Bake: Place the loaf pan into the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool Bread: Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Using ripe bananas with lots of brown spots will enhance the banana flavor and sweetness.
  • You can substitute the espresso powder with instant coffee granules if preferred.
  • For a nutty twist, try adding 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans along with the chocolate chips.
  • Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the bread moist and tender.
  • Store baked banana bread wrapped tightly at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Banana Bread, Chocolate Banana Bread, Espresso Banana Bread, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Moist Banana Bread, Coffee Flavored Banana Bread, Dessert Bread, Breakfast Bread

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