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Super Moist Double Chocolate Banana Bread: Easy Recipe

A close-up of a dark, moist chocolate banana bread loaf topped with melted chocolate chips on a white plate.
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This is the best chocolate banana bread recipe for a super moist, fudgy loaf packed with chocolate chips. It is quick to make and perfect for using overripe bananas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed overripe bananas (about 3 large)
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or whole milk
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, plus 1/2 cup for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mix aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy. This takes about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the mashed bananas to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Do not overmix here.
  6. Alternate adding the dry ingredient mix and the buttermilk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed only until the flour streaks disappear.
  7. Gently fold in 1 cup of the chocolate chips using a spatula.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of chocolate chips over the top.
  9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, but no wet batter.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Using very ripe, almost black bananas is the secret to the best flavor and moisture in this quick bread recipe.
  • For an extra fudgy texture, substitute 1/4 cup of the flour with an equal amount of cornstarch.
  • If you do not have buttermilk, mix 1/2 cup of milk with 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes before using.

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