Description
This marbled banana bread recipe from Smitten Kitchen combines the classic comfort of banana bread with the indulgent swirls of chocolate, creating a visually stunning and deliciously moist loaf perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large very ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup dark cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine melted butter and mashed bananas. Mix in brown sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt.
- Divide the batter, adding flour and cinnamon to one half and cocoa powder and chocolate chips to the other.
- Alternate dollops of each batter in the pan, then swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use overripe bananas for enhanced sweetness and moisture.
- Avoid overmixing to ensure a light and moist texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving, based on 10 servings per loaf
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg