Description
Discover the ultimate indulgence with Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread—a rich, moist loaf blending the sweetness of ripe bananas, deep cocoa flavors, and a hint of espresso. Perfectly studded with melty chocolate chips, this decadent treat is ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a midday snack.
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp espresso powder
- Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 bananas)
- Mix-ins and Toppings:
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting chocolate chips)
- Optional: 2 banana slices and 1 tsp granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder in a medium bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, sugars, and eggs until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract, sour cream, and mashed bananas.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Toss chocolate chips with 1 tbsp of flour and gently fold into the batter.
- Pour and Top: Transfer batter to loaf pan. Optional: top with banana slices and extra chocolate chips.
- Bake: Bake for 45-55 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Optional Brulee Topping: Sprinkle sugar over banana slices and caramelize with a torch after baking.
- Cool: Let the bread cool for 20 minutes in the pan, then fully cool on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
- Nut Variation: Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Spices: Add 1 tsp cinnamon for a warm touch.
- Dairy-Free Option: Substitute sour cream with dairy-free yogurt.
- Gluten-Free Alternative: Use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
