Chocolate Banana Bread

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a standard-sized loaf pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
3. Add melted butter, vanilla extract, and granulated sugar to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
4. Beat in the egg until the mixture is well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spreading it evenly.
9. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
10. Allow the chocolate banana bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

How to Cut the Banana Bread:

Once the banana bread has cooled, use a sharp knife to cut neat slices. For a clean cut, wipe the knife between slices to prevent chocolate buildup.

Expert Baking Tips:

• Use overripe bananas for enhanced sweetness and moistness.
• Sift the cocoa powder for a smoother batter.
• Adjust sweetness by varying the chocolate chip type or adding nuts.
• Allow the banana bread to cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts.

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