The BEST Chocolate Banana Bread I’ve ever had! A soft and moist Chocolate Banana Bread filled to the brim with ripe bananas, cocoa, cinnamon and a handful of milk chocolate chips.
Chocolate lovers unite 💕
Just when you thought banana bread couldn’t get any better, we added a bucketload of chocolate. This gorgeous Chocolate Banana Bread is my new favourite obsession.
Soft and moist banana cake filled to the brim with milk chocolate chips.
A few weeks ago, one of my readers asked if I had a recipe for Chocolate Banana Bread. I didn’t, but I was inspired to get to work. So here she is 👆🏻
My recipe for Chocolate Banana Bread that’s easy, sweet and downright delicious. It also freezes really well too!
So when you have overripe bananas sitting in your fruit bowl, you know what you have to do. And trust me, you won’t regret it. This Chocolate Banana Bread is soft and sweet, with just the right amount of chocolate and banana.
My advice? Bake this cake and cut it into thick slices. Smother it with a little butter, and enjoy for a delicious morning or afternoon tea.
I’ve always loved banana bread and banana cake. But after testing and eating my fair share of Chocolate Banana Bread, I don’t know if I can go back.
There’s just something about the fluffy texture, the hint of banana and cinnamon, and the gooey chocolate chips. It’s the perfect chocolate-covered storm.
How to make Chocolate Banana Bread
- For the most flavourful banana bread, make sure you use very ripe bananas – the more black and spotty the better!
- This is a mix and stir recipe – no electric mixer or beater required. But it’s important not to over mix the batter – this will ensure your cake is soft and fluffy.
- I prefer my banana bread to be less sweet than regular cake. That to me is the difference between cake and ‘bread’. But if you prefer a sweet banana bread, add an extra 1/4 cup of caster sugar – I’ve added this to the notes of the recipe.
- As per the recipe, scatter a few chocolate chips on top before baking – just because it looks good!
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Chocolate Banana Bread
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 10
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: American
Description
Double chocolate banana bread topped with chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 175 grams (1 and 1/4 cup) plain flour
- 40 grams (1/2 cup) cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 90 grams (1/2 cup) brown sugar
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) caster sugar*
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 115 grams (1/2 cup or 1 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 overripe bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) milk
- 75 grams (1/2 cup) milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Grease and line your 9 x 5 inch baking tin with baking or parchment paper. Preheat oven to 180 C (350 F) standard / 160 C (320 F) fan-forced.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift the flour, cocoa, baking soda and baking powder. Add sugars, and cinnamon and gently stir.
- In the microwave, heat the butter in a large heatproof bowl until just melted, stirring in between 10 second bursts. Remove the butter and set aside to cool slightly. Meanwhile, mash your bananas well using a fork.
- Next, add your vanilla, eggs and milk to your cooled butter and whisk gently until combined. Make a well in the middle of your dry ingredients, add wet ingredients and mashed banana. Very gently fold the mixture using a spatula or wooden spoon until the mixture is just combined – be careful not to over mix.
- Add 1/4 cup of chocolate chips to the batter. Pour mixture into prepared tin and sprinkle 1/4 cup of chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for approximately 45-50 minutes* or until a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean. Leave to cool on a wire rack.
Notes
This banana bread is not overly sweet, if you like your banana bread quite sweet like cake, add an extra 1/4 cup of caster sugar – 1/2 cup in total.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
Keywords: Banana bread, Chocolate banana bread
So, i made this as a thank you gift..it never made it out of the house😇 so delicious! Just about to make two more to be on the safe side 😂 thank you!
Hahaha aww I love hearing that! So glad you enjoyed it Maria!
One last question… I want to make the day before. Should I leave it out, or refrigerate?
When it’s cooled, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container and leave out.
Sorry, just being a nervous Nelly (this is for my wife’s birthday). Should I leave in the loaf pan (was planning on using parchment)?
Once it’s baked? Let it cool for a few minutes in the pan, then remove it and let it cool on a wire rack.
Also, I’m in US, is 9 x 5 baking tin this? https://www.amazon.com/Good-Cook-04026-4026-Loaf/dp/B0026RHI64
Yes that’s right Kenny. And I wrote a blog post about caster sugar that might help.
Can I skip the caster sugar? also my wife doesn’t like milk chocolate, you think OK with semi-seet or dark chocolate?
Hi Kenny! Don’t leave out the sugar – you can use granulated instead. And semi sweet or dark chocolate will be fine! ☺️
Currently baking in the oven, looks amazing! I’ve left a cupcake size potion for my little one, how long would I bake for cupcakes?
Hi Jenny! For a regular sized cupcake, I usually check around the 16 minute mark. Hope you enjoy them!
hello. can i replace the chocolate chips with a mixture of some nutella, chocolate serial and cocoa powder?
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Hi Darci, if you want to use Nutella, I recommend just swirling it over the top rather than mixing it into the batter.
do you think i can use frozen bananas?
Hi, yes you could but you’ll need to thaw them and mash them like fresh bananas.
Delicious 👌 also added some walnuts ontop..
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Awesome! And great idea to add walnuts!
I made this but sliced in half and filled with Nutella. Very good indeed
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That sounds amazing! Glad you liked it George.
Just made this beautiful cake Jessica… thank you for sharing the recipe it turned out delicious 🙂
So happy to hear that Jennifer! Thank you for the lovely feedback!
Hi….how grams for 2 overipe bananas ? thank you!
Hi, around 180 grams or 3/4 cup of mashed banana.
Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you!
So glad you liked it Louise!
This was really good! I’m impressed. I made 1 + 1/2 of the recipe and i’m glad i did. I’m about to make it again right now. Thank you.
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Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it Zelalem! ☺️
About to try it now. This looks really good.
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Hope you enjoy it Charlene!
Made this last night and loved it! Perfect way to spice up having regular banana bread all the time 🙂
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Aww so glad you enjoyed it Mel!
Looks good and can’t wait to try it. Can you give an estimate in grams or cups how much banana is required? Since bananas come in many different sizes, I don’t want to end up using too little or too much.
Hi Jillian, good question! Two bananas is roughly about 3/4 cup to 1 cup mashed, but banana bread is generally quite forgiving, so I wouldn’t worry too much ☺️ I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks. Can’t wait to try it
Made this and it was delicious.It was a hit with all thanks for sharing 🙂
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Awesome! Thanks Zee! ☺️
Hi can I replace the plain flour with coconut or almond flour?
Hi Hanan, I’m sorry I have tested the recipe with these flours so I’m not sure.
Ah this is the recipe I wanted – thanks so much for creating!
You are welcome! Thanks for the great idea ☺️
Chocolate and banana is the perfect combo! This banana bread looks perfect!
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Thanks Natalie!