Decadent Double Chocolate Banana Bread with Sour Cream
Indulge your senses with this Decadent Double Chocolate Banana Bread with Sour Cream. With rich flavors of ripe bananas and creamy sour cream combined with the deep richness of cocoa and chocolate chips, this quick bread offers a luscious twist to the classic banana bread recipe. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful snack, this easy-to-make treat promises moistness and a melt-in-your-mouth texture that will have everyone asking for seconds. Bake up a few loaves to share, or keep them all to yourself - we won't tell!
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Servings
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Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
butter
1 cup (room temperature)
sugar
2 cups (granulated)
vanilla extract
2 teaspoons (pure)
eggs
4 (large)
flour
2 1/2 cups (all-purpose)
baking cocoa
1/2 cup (unsweetened)
baking soda
2 teaspoons
salt
1 teaspoon (kosher or table salt)
ripe bananas
4 (mashed)
sour cream
1 cup (full-fat)
milk chocolate chips
1 cup
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 9x5-inch loaf pans.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the room-temperature butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking cocoa, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until no streaks of flour remain.
6
Fold in the mashed ripe bananas and sour cream until the mixture is smooth.
7
Gently stir in the milk chocolate chips, being careful not to overmix.
8
Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared loaf pans.
9
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this recipe?
The recipe is for Decadent Double Chocolate Banana Bread with Sour Cream.
How many loaf pans are required?
This recipe is designed to make three 9x5-inch loaf pans.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius.
Should the butter be at room temperature?
Yes, 1 cup of butter should be at room temperature for proper creaming.
What type of sugar is used in this bread?
The recipe uses 2 cups of granulated sugar.
How many eggs do I need?
You will need 4 large eggs for this recipe.
What type of flour is recommended?
The recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour.
Is the baking cocoa sweetened or unsweetened?
You should use 1/2 cup of unsweetened baking cocoa.
How much baking soda is required?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of baking soda.
What kind of salt can I use?
You can use 1 teaspoon of either kosher or table salt.
How many bananas are needed for this recipe?
You will need 4 mashed ripe bananas.
What type of sour cream works best?
The recipe recommends using 1 cup of full-fat sour cream for moisture.
What kind of chocolate chips are added to the batter?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of milk chocolate chips.
How should the butter and sugar be mixed?
Cream them together with vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
What is the correct way to add eggs?
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
How do I prepare the dry ingredients?
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
When do I add the bananas and sour cream?
Fold them in after the dry ingredients have been mixed into the butter mixture.
Is there a specific instruction for adding chocolate chips?
Gently stir them in at the end, being careful not to overmix the batter.
How long does the banana bread take to bake?
It takes approximately 1 hour in the preheated oven.
How can I tell if the bread is fully cooked?
The bread is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Should I let the bread cool in the pan?
Allow the bread to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before moving them.
Where should the bread finish cooling?
Transfer the loaves to wire racks to cool completely after the initial pan cooling.
What is the texture of this chocolate banana bread?
It has a moist and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Is this recipe suitable for breakfast?
Yes, it is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack.
How many total ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 11 distinct ingredients used in this recipe.
Can this recipe be shared with others?
Yes, it makes three loaves, which is ideal for sharing with friends or family.
What type of vanilla extract is suggested?
The recipe specifies 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract.
How should I prepare the loaf pans?
You should grease the three 9x5-inch loaf pans before adding the batter.
Is this considered a quick bread?
Yes, it is categorized as a quick bread.
What provides the deep chocolate richness in this bread?
The combination of baking cocoa and milk chocolate chips provides the deep richness.