Chocolate Banana Bread

By Coppermouse

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pan
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 3 very ripe bananas
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan. Mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.


2. In another bowl, cream the butter until lightened, then beat in the chocolate, eggs, bananas, and vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients just until combined; do not overbeat.


3. Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake until a toothpick stuck into the center of the bread comes out almost clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer the pan to a rack and cool for at least 15 minutes before unmolding.