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Chocolate Banana Bread

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Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling & Ganache Time 30 minutes
Servings 15 servings
Course
desserts
Cuisine
American

Description

A wonderful way to use up ripe bananas, this chocolate-packed treat is easy to prepare and even better to share. The chocolate chunks melt into little pockets throughout the bread, while the ganache adds a beautiful finishing touch. Perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or whenever a chocolate craving strikes!

Ingredients
 

  • 3 cups flour
  • 200 g 7 oz butter
  • 3 eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • ⅔ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup milk + 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 teaspoons baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • 150 g 5 oz semisweet or milk chocolate chunks or chips (or a mix of both)

For the chocolate ganache:

  • 100 g 3.5 oz semisweet chocolate
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon butter

Instructions
 

  • First, make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Position a rack in the center of the oven.
  • Grease and flour a large cake pan with a 10-cup capacity.
  • Combine the milk and white vinegar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the butter in a large mixing bowl on medium speed until creamy.
  • Add the sugar, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas. Beat for about 20 seconds until combined.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating for about one minute after each addition. Add the milk mixture and beat for another 20 seconds.
  • Gradually fold the flour mixture into the batter. Add the chocolate chunks or chips, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and gently stir with a wooden spoon until everything is well incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. If you hit a melted chocolate chunk, test another spot to make sure the bread is fully baked.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully invert onto a wire rack and allow to cool.

Prepare the Chocolate Ganache

  • Place the chocolate, heavy cream, and butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk gently until the chocolate melts and the mixture becomes smooth and glossy. Avoid letting it come to a rolling boil.
  • Remove from the heat and let the ganache cool slightly until it reaches a pourable consistency. Drizzle evenly over the chocolate banana bread.
Keyword banana bread with chocolate ganache, chocolate banana bread, double chocolate banana bread
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