I love banana bread and when I saw this recipe in Tyler's Ultimate cookbook I knew I had to try it. I love Tyler Florence! He is my favorite Food Network chef because his recipes are so great. No other reasons, though, and especially not because he's cute ;) This was so good fresh from the oven with butter and is also good toasted. Don't expect it to be overly sweet because it's more just a cocoa flavor to enhance the banana bread. Does that make sense? Save your bananas and try this soon!
CHOCOLATE BANANA BREAD
Tyler's Ultimate Cookbook
Makes 1 loaf
1/2 C (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pan
2 C all-purpose flour
3/4 C sugar
1/4 C cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
4 oz bittersweet chocolate, melted
2 large eggs
3 very ripe bananas
1 tsp vanilla extract
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, cream the butter until lightened, then beat in the chocolate, eggs, bananas, and vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients just until combined; do not overbeat.
Pour batter into the loaf pan and bake until a toothpick stuck into the center of the bread comes out almost clean, 50-60 minutes. Transfer the pan to a rack and cool for at least 15 minutes before unmolding. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. It looks pretty that way!
My daughter is the baker in the family and I have just sent her your post today. Mommy wants some Chocolate Banana Bread! Will let you know, fingers crossed I will wake up to the aroma of your bread.
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ReplyDeleteChocolate and banana in one cake makes it irresistible!
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