Whenever I have overripe bananas, I always turn them into this chocolate banana loaf from PinoyCookingRecipes on YouTube! It’s my go-to recipe, especially if I have too many bananas. It’s a great breakfast option, and my kids love having them with some jelly. But really, it’s great any time of the day, but I would say I love having them for brunch; they’re just perfect. So, if you’re looking for a beginner-friendly homemade loaf, this recipe is the answer. You have to give it a try, I swear. Watch the video below to learn the step by step instructions. Thanks to PinoyCookingRecipes for this fantastic recipe. Make sure to check the channel for more recipes just like this.
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 cup when mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
- nuts of choice (for toppings)
Directions:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, add 3/4 cup dark brown sugar, 6 tbsp melted unsalted butter, and one egg. Mix well until smooth. Next, mash three large bananas and add them to the brown sugar mixture. Whisk to combine. After this, sieve 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt. Fold to combine, then add in 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
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Step 2
Grease your loaf pan using some cooking spray, then transfer the batter. Smoothen out the top and sprinkle your favorite nuts. Once done, place it in the preheated 350 degrees F oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. After baking, cool it a bit then slice. Serve and enjoy!
Chocolate Banana Loaf Cake Recipe
