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Triple Chocolate Banana Bread

This decadent triple chocolate banana bread features chocolate banana bread batter with chocolate chips and homemade chocolate frosting.
Course Bread
Cuisine American
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 446kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • 9x5 loaf pan
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 4 small to medium size bananas peeled and mashed
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Frosting:

  • cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder; set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and mashed bananas and mix until combined.
  • Pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Scoop the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread out evenly.
  • Bake the bread at 350F for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool in the pan.
  • In a medium skillet, heat the heavy cream and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring often until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to lightly bubble. Stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is melted.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the chocolate chips and whisk until melted and the frosting is smooth.
  • Pour the frosting into a small bowl to cool for 10-15 minutes.
  • Remove the bread from the loaf pan and drizzle the frosting over top. Slice the bread and serve.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 446kcal | Carbohydrates: 77g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 463mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2mg