Description
Chocolate marble banana bread is a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and sweet, ripe bananas, making it the perfect treat for any occasion. With its stunning marbled appearance, this recipe not only satisfies your taste buds but also brings back fond memories of baking with loved ones. Each slice offers a heavenly combination of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the melted butter and sugar until creamy; then add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
- Divide the batter into two bowls; mix cocoa powder into one half.
- Alternate dollops of each batter in the loaf pan and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Feel free to mix in chocolate chips or nuts for added texture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days.