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Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: dessert, snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips combines rich chocolate flavor with a hint of espresso and ripe bananas, studded with both dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips. It’s a comforting dessert or snack that’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a unique twist on classic banana bread.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon espresso powder

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed

Add-Ins

  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips + extra for topping
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips + extra for topping
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour (for dusting chocolate chips)

Optional Topping

  • ¼ banana (2 long thin slices)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a loaf pan thoroughly and gather all your ingredients to have them ready for mixing.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and espresso powder until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: Using an electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the olive oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until each is incorporated and scraping down the bowl as needed.
  4. Add flavorings and bananas: Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until blended. Mash the ripe bananas well and fold them gently into the wet mixture.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients until almost fully incorporated, leaving a few streaks of flour for a tender crumb.
  6. Add chocolate chips: Dust the majority of the chocolate chips with the tablespoon of flour, shake off excess, and fold these into the batter. Reserve a handful of chocolate chips for topping.
  7. Pour and top batter: Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan. Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips over the top for an appealing finish. Optionally, arrange the two thin banana slices lengthwise on top, pressing them gently into the batter.
  8. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few crumbs attached.
  9. Optional topping finish: If using banana slices on top, sprinkle the teaspoon of granulated sugar over them and lightly brulee with a kitchen torch until the sugar melts and caramelizes, forming a crisp dark brown layer.
  10. Cool and serve: Remove the bread from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes. Then transfer it out of the pan to cool completely to room temperature before slicing, serving, and enjoying.

Notes

  • Placing banana slices on top before baking is optional and mainly for visual appeal and added flavor.
  • Be careful not to overbake; check doneness by using a toothpick in the center. It should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow the banana bread to cool fully before slicing to ensure clean slices and optimal texture.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/chocolate-espresso-banana-bread-with-chocolate-chips-recipe/