Chocolate Banana Bread

Submitted by Mary in LA.

"Nothing tops old fashioned banana bread. Found this recipe in Quick Cooking magazine."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 1 loaf

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter (softened)
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium)
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

directions

1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
2. Add eggs, bananas, milk and vanilla.
3. Combine the flour, cocoa,baking soda and salt; add to the banana mixture and mix just until combined.
4. Fold in nuts if desired.
5. Transfer to a greased 9 inch x 5 inch x 3 inch loaf pan.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
7. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Reviews

[ladypit]

We loved it. Used shortening instead of butter and more bananas called for. Really good flavor.

 

[Mrs. Ellis]

Really good bread. Would be really good with chocolate chips as well.

 

[MTpockets]

I had a few bananas laying around that really needed to be used up and I hadn't make a quick bread in a while so I browsed zaar for some recipes thinking I'd try something a little different. This is pretty good bread. I like the combination of chocolate and banana together. I would definitely watch the cook time though. I had a feeling an hour would be a little too long and it was. I would make this again but my bread did turn out a little dry so I'd start checking it at around 45 minutes or so and keep a close eye on it if it needs a little more time in the oven. I'd love to toss in some chocolate chips next time. Mmmm. Thank's for sharing!

 

[Sam 3]

Wonderful! My daughter says it's yummy! I love the combo of chocolate and banana. It is a little sweet for me, but I'm not a sweets person. I will be making it again!